Small and midsized legacy communities: Trends, assets, and principles for action
23 Dec 2019
For more than a decade, Brookings and other experts have recommended increased policy focus on older industrial cities. With their substantial populations (especially in the Midwest), significant clusters of jobs, sustainable infrastructure, and high degree of racial/ethnic diversity, these cities represent important focal points for efforts to close widening gaps in America’s economy and society.
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Five Organizations Tackling Affordable Housing
Dec 16 2019