This article is an example of a flexible work arrangement from the GSA. Rebecca Ryan referenced this in her webcast Life-Work Balance is for Wimps: 5 Myths in 50 Minutes.

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“Density” is the seventh principle of New Urbanism and an important component of building cities on a human scale. This article showcases a group of five Dutch families who reinvented what “dense development” can be, and offers specific examples for city planners, developers and elected officials who want to rethink what “density” can mean in their cities.

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Using the Arts to Build Community is the culmination of two years of researching the Indianapolis arts scene. Learn about Indianapolis’s successes and struggles in building a vibrant arts culture. There are lessons for every city that wants the arts to be a strong player in their community.

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The 2009-2010 Canadian Next Cities list features many cities that you already know are great, places like Calgary and Ottawa, Toronto, and Halifax. It also raises the profile of cities that have the potential to be next gen hotspots because they nurture the attributes and attitudes the next generation values.

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Next Cities are places with the assets and amenities that attract and keep a young, educated workforce. Think bustling city centers, walkable neighborhoods, diverse career opportunities, and a vibrant art and music scene. Next Cities are places the next gen proudly calls “home.” The 2009-2010 Next Cities (U.S.) report lists the 60 U.S. hotspots for young, talented workers.

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