National Optimism About State Of Cities

MacArthur Foundation President Jonathan Fanton argues that Americans have much to be happy about the current state of U.S. cities.

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November 5, 2004, 10:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

Fanton cites statistics on reduced levels of poverty and crime, and asserts that "immigration, population growth and the shift to a services-based economy...are contributing to the urban renaissance." Specifically, he believes that affordable housing development in the form of the HOPE VI and Section 8 public housing programs is revitalizing our inner cities and providing hope for the future.

Thanks to David Gest

FULL STORY: Signs of Hope for America's Cities

Wednesday, November 3, 2004 in The Washington Post

Community / Economic Development United States

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