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Cities are living systems, and like people, they sometimes go through identity crises. Whether chasing new industries, rebuilding reputations, or trying to lure different types of residents, urban reinvention is rarely easy—and often expensive. These cities invested heavily in transformation projects that promised revitalization but instead led to underwhelming returns…
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10 Times Cities Tried to Reinvent Themselves and Failed
Jamie Frater
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Cities are living systems, and like people, they sometimes go through identity crises. Whether chasing new industries, rebuilding reputations, or trying to lure different types of residents, urban reinvention is rarely easy—and often expensive. These cities invested heavily in transformation projects that promised revitalization but instead led to underwhelming returns…
