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MICD Winter 2008 Newsletter

This edition of the MICD Newsletter features stories of the first international MICD session held in Krakow, Poland; the 39th and 40th National Sessions; an announcement of the hiring of Maurice Cox, the National Endowment for the Arts’ newly-appointed Director of Design; and a book review of Christopher B. Leinberger’s latest work, The Option of Urbanism: Investing in a New American Dream. Also included are summaries of recent Regional Sessions of the Mayors’ Institute, assorted Institute news briefs, announcements of recent design awards won by alumni mayors, as well as a special announcement of recently-awarded grant that will make possible post-Institute assistance to alumni mayors..
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MICD Summer 2007 Newsletter

This edition of the MICD Newsletter features articles covering the 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Mayors’ Institute; the 37th and 38th National Sessions; a story by 2006 MICD Central States participant Taylor Andrews on the 10 Principles of Good Development; and a book review of Zachary M. Schrag’s latest book, The Great Society Subway: A History of the Washington Metro. Also included are summaries of recent Regional Sessions of the Mayors’ Institute, assorted Institute news briefs, alumni updates and other event announcements.
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MICD Summer 2006 Newsletter

This edition of the MICD Newsletter features stories of the MICD session in San Francisco focused on workfoce housing; a special session held in Miami specifically focused on large-city mayors and issues of immigration and urban design; and an article by Allan Jacobs on the qualities of great streets. Also included are announcements of recent design awards won by alumni mayors and summaries of recent MICD events.
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MICD Winter 2006 Newsletter

This edition of the MICD Newsletter features stories of the MICD's involvement in recovery efforts in the Mississippi Gulf Coast and New Orleans; a special session held by the MICD in partnership with the University of Pennsylvania examining the relationship between cities and universities; and a synopsis of Hugh Hardy's recent presentation at the MICD's 36th National Session. Also included are announcements of recent design awards won by alumni mayors and summaries of recent MICD events.
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