New York

Parks and recreation: Gordon Walek, Aug 6, 2012; A string of community parks in the South Bronx shows how hard it can be to change a neighborhood—and why it’s worth the wait.
Fresh Food + Exercise – Violence = Healthy Communities: Ed Finkel, Apr 2, 2012; Healthy community initiatives can be a part of programs that focus on everything from economic development to recreation.
Reducing crime with childcare: An innovative approach in Cypress Hills: Julia Ryan, Feb 20, 2012; A new public safety program uses the unique role of local childcare facilities to communicate with families and build relationships with the police.
Those were the days -- transforming South Bronx from a hellhole to home: By Gordon Walek, Aug 22, 2011; As Congress raced to slash future federal spending, New York Times columnist Michael Powell offered useful reminiscences about the role that government in transforming the South Bronx.
Community activists -- caring and daring people: By Eileen Figel, Apr 11, 2011; Community developers are some of the most caring and daring people I have met. I am continually impressed by their personal stories and community accomplishments.
Data Help Bed-Stuy Tell Its Retail Story: By Heidi Reijm, Jun 18, 2010; Trolley tours along Fulton Street and powerful statistics about buying power – $600 million per square mile – are helping change perceptions of the Bedford Stuyvesant retail corridors in…