I haven't seen a thread on this.
On one hand--it is 'disturbing' that such problems exist.
Rahm Emanuel seems to be ruthless.
http://www.thecrimson.com/article/2013/10/20/chicago-mayor-discusses-reform/
<Emanuel began by pointing out the importance of cities as the epicenters of progress and innovation amid frequent political stalemates at the federal level. He then said that under his leadership Chicago has come to represent the nation’s urban-fueled growth.
“Chicago is the only city in all of North America … to move into the top ten rankings for worldwide economic competitiveness,” Emanuel said, citing a report published by the Economist this year.
He attributed this accomplishment to the many Fortune 100 companies located in the city, but stressed the value of the Chicago’s many universities and community colleges in making the city such a global economic force.
During his term, Emanuel has overseen a number of infrastructural improvements, including the expansion of O’Hare Airport, the replacement of all buses and trains in Chicago’s public transit system, and the renovation of every station in the city’s transportation network.
Emanuel has also implemented major changes in the city’s education system. Under his leadership, Emanuel said public schools across the city have undergone significant capital improvements, financed by the reallocation of funds after the closure of some 50 under-enrolled schools in the city’s system. He also said he has pushed for more rigorous academics and a longer school day.
“We have now given the children of the City of Chicago a full school day and a full school year for the first time,” Emanuel said.
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Some of the problems seem to have been addressed and that is the priority.
The economy in Chicago is more stable--the support from the corporate sector unbelievable.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dcd/supp_info/economic_developmentincentives.html
No American city/any city should be allowed to implode--particularly not such a major city.
On one hand--it is 'disturbing' that such problems exist.
Rahm Emanuel seems to be ruthless.
http://www.thecrimson.com/article/2013/10/20/chicago-mayor-discusses-reform/
<Emanuel began by pointing out the importance of cities as the epicenters of progress and innovation amid frequent political stalemates at the federal level. He then said that under his leadership Chicago has come to represent the nation’s urban-fueled growth.
“Chicago is the only city in all of North America … to move into the top ten rankings for worldwide economic competitiveness,” Emanuel said, citing a report published by the Economist this year.
He attributed this accomplishment to the many Fortune 100 companies located in the city, but stressed the value of the Chicago’s many universities and community colleges in making the city such a global economic force.
During his term, Emanuel has overseen a number of infrastructural improvements, including the expansion of O’Hare Airport, the replacement of all buses and trains in Chicago’s public transit system, and the renovation of every station in the city’s transportation network.
Emanuel has also implemented major changes in the city’s education system. Under his leadership, Emanuel said public schools across the city have undergone significant capital improvements, financed by the reallocation of funds after the closure of some 50 under-enrolled schools in the city’s system. He also said he has pushed for more rigorous academics and a longer school day.
“We have now given the children of the City of Chicago a full school day and a full school year for the first time,” Emanuel said.
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but--
Some of the problems seem to have been addressed and that is the priority.
The economy in Chicago is more stable--the support from the corporate sector unbelievable.
http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dcd/supp_info/economic_developmentincentives.html
No American city/any city should be allowed to implode--particularly not such a major city.
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