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Communities at Work: Addressing the Urban Challenge

Author : Diane Publishing Staff

Publisher : DIANE Publishing

Page : 133 pages

File Size : 15,80 MB

Release : 1998-04

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ISBN : 0788147897

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Book Description

Highlights the achievements of 24 programs, all National Excellence Awards winners, that demonstrate how local initiative can help link residents of distressed communities to America's economic and social mainstream. The background, approach, and impact of each of the programs is discussed, as well as details of the achievements of each, and information on program contacts. Also includes program summaries of 28 finalists in the National Excellence Awards that provide a brief synopsis of each project's approach in addressing community challenges. Illustrated.



Sustainable Communities Task Force Report

Author : President's Council on Sustainable Development. Sustainable Communities Task Force

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Page : 300 pages

File Size : 46,90 MB

Release : 1998

Category : Community development

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Affordable Housing and Urban Redevelopment in the United States

Author : Willem van Vliet

Publisher : SAGE Publications, Incorporated

Page : 318 pages

File Size : 48,33 MB

Release : 1997

Category : Business & Economics

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Exploring the lessons that can be drawn from the United States's experience in providing affordable, low-cost housing, this book reviews recent developments in the US regarding such provision. Topics covered include: the changing role of the federal government; greater responsibility of state and local government; and innovative financial mechanisms. The book comprises case studies of success stories. A conclusion weaves together the strands developed in the individual case studies, examines criteria that define success, identifies common factors, and considers opportunities for developing more effective policies and programmes.



Congressional Record

Author : United States. Congress

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Page : pages

File Size : 43,67 MB

Release : 2004

Category : Law

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The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)