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Letter from the Publisher
- Dec 2, 2010
We hope this new publication will position the Institute as the thought-leader in our field and as the go-to place to learn about and think about what it takes to transform neighborhoods in America.
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BOOK REVIEW: The Politics of Happiness
- Reviewed by Eileen Figel, Dec 2, 2010
In his new book, former Harvard President Derek Bok says that public policy in the U.S. has neglected to promote the well-being and happiness of Americans.
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Q&A: Bob Weissbourd on 21st Century Community Development and Policy
- Dec 2, 2010
Robert Weissbourd discusses his new article on neighborhoods, community development and federal policy.
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Lessons from the Field: How 21st Century Community Development Can Inform Federal Policy
- By Robert Weissbourd(1), Dec 2, 2010
Thriving neighborhoods are critical to the success of their cities and metropolitan areas, but crafting effective programs to support neighborhoods presents major challenges.
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Let's Stimulate 'Demand-Driven' Community Development
- By Joseph Kriesberg, Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporations, Apr 28, 2010
Too often, policy makers focus on what they can supply to low-income people: housing, jobs, services. It makes more sense to build local capacity so that neighborhoods exert demand to obtain the services and programs they need to create the type of neighborhood they want.
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White House Lauds Institute's 'Chorus for Change'
- By Patrick Barry, Apr 24, 2010
The White House Office of Urban Affairs posted a warm welcome to the Institute in an April 23 post on the White House Blogs titled "Community Development Voices Form a Chorus for Change."