Lawrence Solomon: Hold off democracy

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Lawrence Solomon

(February 12, 2011)  Egypt has taken great strides towards modernization compared to other Arab countries, but is it ready for Western style democracy?  Not yet, argues Urban Renaissance Institute executive director Lawrence Solomon. Continue reading →

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Lawrence Solomon: Ford’s blow for film freedom

Posted on February 10, 2011 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(February 10, 2011) Urban Renaissance Institute Executive Director Lawrence Solomon describe’s Mayor Ford’s intervention to save a local film screening from being shut down by bureaucrats. Continue reading →

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How skyscapers can save the city

Posted on February 9, 2011 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(February 9, 2011) Harvard economist Edward Gleaser makes the case for denser cities in the March 2011 edition of The Atlantic.  Below is an excerpt, with a link to the full article. Continue reading →

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Lawrence Solomon: Let private enterprise build subways

Posted on January 28, 2011 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(January 28, 2011) Private subways could be a profitable enterprise, and would save taxpayers money.  All we need to do is let them build it. Continue reading →

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Lawrence Solomon: The failure of Chinese mothering

Posted on January 15, 2011 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(Jan. 15, 2011) Western parents retain the edge in producing creators. Continue reading →

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