Fragments of regionalism: the limits of Southern California governance

Article Abstract:

The institutional strategies implemented in Los Angeles, CA, to handle transportation congestion and air pollution were investigated to better understand fragmented regional governance. Three significant characteristics observed in southern California regional governance are scientific technical emphasis, single-purpose compartmentalization of regional policy and institutional insularity. Data revealed that the association of regional planning with single purpose and systems maintenance tasks has accommodated regionalism and functionally divided and undermined regional public interest.

Research, Administrative agencies, Government reorganizations

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Philosopher in the city: the new regionalism debate

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Urban poverty is an issue of concern for planners of cities and experts argue the necessity to equalize the economic status of the poor. The problem has earned attention at international levels as the number of urban poor continues to increase. Research work done by Norton Long explains the problems that can prevent eradication of poverty. Classical theories propounded by Aristotle endorse that social stratification is an inevitable reality. It is also difficult to separate the economic activities of urban areas from those of suburban poor regions.

Social aspects, Rural poor

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Urban poverty and the city as reservation

Article Abstract:

Urban poverty is a consequence of localization and communalization of cities. The rise of inner city culture is yet another feature that causes economic discrimination within cities. This aspect has been explored by Norton Long, whose theories are derived from classical sources. He believes that Aristotle's treatise on urban sociology is accurate in its assertion that the individual and the city are interdependent.

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