When do economic development incentives become corporate welfare? I don't know, but I hope someone on the Richardson City Council is at least asking the question. It's prompted by two recent news stories, one in Plano, the other in Richardson.
After the jump, how much do we have to pay to attract business?
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Vancouver, Lotusland
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| From 2014 06 28 Vancouver |
Our cruise to Alaska departed from Vancouver, British Columbia. Vancouver seems to be doing everything right. There's a commuter rail stop right at the airport that leads you right downtown quickly and affordably. (Dallas is just getting around to that at DFW Airport and doesn't even plan to do it at Love Field.) Downtown, Vancouver redeveloped an old industrial area along the waterfront with high-rise apartments and condominiums. The result provides the population density to support the shops and restaurants and entertainment that make walking in downtown Vancouver a joy. (For those who fear that higher density development leads to lower property values, Vancouver's problem is just the opposite -- real estate is getting priced out of middle class reach.) Stanley Park is a 1,000 acre city park that feels like a national park. This was my first visit to Vancouver. I hope it won't be my last.
More photos after the jump.
Monday, July 14, 2014
Separated by 5,258 Miles
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Award yourself 100 points if you can correctly identify the countries in which these two photos were taken.
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Friday, July 11, 2014
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Nebraska (2013)
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