Topic: Public-Private Partnerships
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The Big Fix
The Murky Ethics and Uncertain Longevity of Privately Financed Public Parks
As the new generation of state-of-the-art parks begins to age, will we live to regret creative financing models?
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The Big Fix
The Uncertain Future of Public Roads
More and more states are privatizing highways and roads. Whether that's a good thing or a bad thing is a matter of increasing debate.
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Online Classes Won't Fix America's Unequal Education System
The answer to underfunded primary and secondary education should not be a VC-funded bet foisted upon a disadvantaged population.
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Bethlehem Steel's Redevelopment: Winners and Losers in Public-Private Partnerships
Sands Casino revitalized a major parcel of unused land, bringing a hotel and award-winning arts center along with it. But partnering with a casino can come at a cost.
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Urban Wonk
Why Mitt Romney Should Love France's Approach to Infrastructure Funding
Here, you pay for the roads and resources you use, thanks to innovative public-private partnerships.
