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Demographic Inversion Versus Smart Growth
Earlier today, an anonymous blogger on a local anonymous blog linked to an article in The National Review concerning “demographic inversion,” which seems to be a roundabout way of describing the unintended effects of gentrification in large central cities. The blogger wondered whether demographic inversion was somehow a part of the discourse of smart growth, implying that I (personally) secretly espouse this notion yet carefully couch my discussions in the language of smart growth. Quoting from the blogger: It seems that I have stumbled across the real motivations of Lamar White, racism and elitism. Came across this long story about…
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Rest in Peace, A.C. Buchanan
Today, Alexandria lost one of its most respected community leaders and businessmen, A.C. Buchanan, who served as the Chief Executive Officer and President of Rapides Regional Medical Center. During his tenure at Rapides, he oversaw an incredible period of growth, and because of his stewardship, Rapides remains as one of the best hospitals in the State of Louisiana, servicing a 12 parish area of more than 400,000 people. He wasn’t just a businessman; he was an important part of the community. And he will certainly be missed. Mr. Buchanan died after battling leukemia. He was only 56 years old. My…
CenLamar | Est. 2006
