tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29127973.post7546279734603208960..comments2023-10-27T03:16:03.213-04:00Comments on Burgh Diaspora: Pittsburgh Symphony OrchestraJim Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13078184665418828961noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29127973.post-5129349061459172852009-05-31T15:10:06.192-04:002009-05-31T15:10:06.192-04:00The process of embracing and reframing the Rust Be...The process of embracing and reframing the Rust Belt label vs. constant attempts at repudiating and denying our distinctive identity is an interesting issue that needs more attention. <br /><br />From what I've seen, the Ruhr Valley in Germany has been successfully generating international attention for its attempts at re-branding: http://www.essen-fuer-das-ruhrgebiet.ruhr2010.de/en/home.html<br /><br />In Cleveland, Kent State University's Urban Design Collaborative is actively engaging its community to imagine a new future for the city and region: http://www.cudc.kent.edu/shrink/books.html<br /><br />It will be fascinating to see the course these cities will take during the next 10 years.David Jurcahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12120422131755461310noreply@blogger.com