Healthy Civic Infrastructure Fosters Community Development

A new study by William Bogart examines the link between communitydevelopment organizations and thevitality of community development itself.

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May 28, 2003, 2:00 PM PDT

By Chris Steins @planetizen

Using case studies from three major cities, Bogart's work indicates that those with the strongest and most diverse network of non-profit community development organizations realize greater private sector participation. The result is fewer subsidies per project, leading to more community development activity.

Thanks to Chris Steins

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Community / Economic Development United States

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