Vindaloo: Smart Decline

July 29, 2009

Smart Decline

That's a great euphemism for shrinking. Flint, Michigan, has already shrunk, but quite a few people still don't accept it. There's been a small window of opportunity under an enlightened temporary mayor to grasp this nettle. From August, it'll be back to politics-as-usual, and the debate will just slip away...Have a listen to this piece of mine, broadcast on Radio 4. Download Flint shrinks

Jul 29, 2009 9:34:32 PM

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