Central City Vs. Suburb

While most of us have a preference of where we want to live, both can be home to desirable neighborhoods.

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March 23, 2003, 7:00 AM PST

Smart City Radio show host Carol Coletta talks with Jay Walljasper and Toni Griffin about what makes a good community. Jay Walljasper is editor of Utne Magzine and in the current issue, he's profiled America's Ten Most Enlightened Suburbs. And guess what? They look like great small towns with an urban edge. Toni Griffin manages the revitalization planning division for District of Columbia Mayor Anthony Williams. Her resume includes leading the revival of history ethnic neighborhoods in cities throughout the country. Listen live on the Web Saturdays at 8 a.m. and Sundays at noon. In Memphis and the Mid-South, tune into 91.1, WKNO FM, at 9 a.m. Sundays or on 88.9, WKNA FM, Saturdays at 8 a.m. and Sundays at noon. Or listen to archived shows online anytime.

Thanks to Chris Steins

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