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‘Consumption Amenities’ Key to City Success

January 4, 2009/

Cities that have fun things to do — so-called "consumption amenities" — are more successful at attracting people and growing jobs, according to a recent report.

By Sasha Issenberg
Boston Globe

Full Story: http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/ideas/articles/2008/12/28/urban_playground/?page=1

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