Topic – Investment
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Transit symposium events target transit tax diversion
Features author Jarret Walker
A symposium about Houston's Transit Future explored the value of transit and the diversion of transit tax money to roads etc
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Record number of people in US living alone
Businesses taking notice
A record number of people in the U.S. now live by themselves, and they spend $1.9 trillion a year. Businesses are beginning to take notice.
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China seen as overtaking US
Pew Research survey
Foreign image of US is improving, but so is the image of China, which is seen as overtaking the US on the world stage.
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METRO faces budgetary woes
Temporary shortfall of $49 mil
While METRO is still waiting for $800 million in federal funding, two reports claim there are cash shortfalls for 2010.
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North Texas Alternative Futures: A regional dialogue
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Developers anticipating Charlotte’s new light rail
New line expected in 2015
Developers in Charlotte are capitalizing on light rail, but Houston has not seen similar results due to intense land speculation.
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Vision North Texas to explore investment and development alternatives for region
Away from 'business as usual'
A regional dialogue event intends to bring North Texans together to talk about new approaches and better choices for the region's future and its people.
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A plan for rebuilding our infrastructure and economy
New approach to investment
With regard to infrastructure and economic recovery in the US, strong federal and local government support is needed to create…
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