Region


French Regions

This is NOT about all the ways various agencies slice the U.S. into groups of states, or states group counties into regions for tourism or other purposes.


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open space

parks, forest, wilderness.

circulation

Region is one of the most interesting. If you are reading this before I get to it, please check back in early 2003, or drop me a note now.

culture

museum. universities. recreation. regional library.

ethics

laws. courts. definitely jails.

help!

specialized police forces to augment urban and rural areas. fire suppression and prescibed burning. safety. emergency crews.

commerce & industry

hospital/doctor/pharmacy. Manufacturing. Services. Guild. banks. Products.

politics

taxes/fees. cash flows / economics. citizen involvement ---> elected office. media.

unique to this level

geo-cultural features.

some good names

Send your favorite regional names to me. I'll compile.
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