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Farris, J. Terrence. "Evolution from Urban Renewal to Community Development- Implications for Shrinking Cities." Paper to be presented at the annual conference for the Association of Collegiate S...

urban redevelopment policy shrinking cities displacement renewal community development history planning 1949 Housing Act Terrence J. Farris 2011

started by Metropolitan Institute on 04 Jan 12 no follow-up yet

Abstract: Economic decline associated with the current economic recession has hit many places hard, but few have seen a whole shift in its physical form as New Bedford. Once the whaling capital of ...

economics recession New Bedford MA case studies local government policy urban planning Justin Hollander 2011

started by Metropolitan Institute on 04 Jan 12 no follow-up yet

Vidal, Avis. "Can Anchor Institutions Save Midtown Detroit: Early Evidence from '15x 15' Initiative." Paper to be presented at the annual conference for the Association of Collegiate Schools of P...

anchor institutions distressed neighborhoods University of Chicago Yale Illinois at Trinity College Howard Southern California public-private partnerships foundations Detroit case studie

started by Metropolitan Institute on 04 Jan 12 no follow-up yet

The book describes the history and role of local community organizations in revitalizing distressed neighborhoods in major cities around the United States. Hoffman, Alexander von. House by House, ...

collaboration Boston MA New York California Chicago IL Los Angeles community development corporations local activism Atlanta GA Alexander von Hoffmann 2003

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