The Disappearing Corporate Citizen

A new paper from the Brookings Institute, "Corporate Citizenship and Urban Problem Solving: The Changing Civic Role of Business Leaders in American Cities," provides insight into the diminishing capacity for the private sector to engage in planning.

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September 17, 2006, 11:00 AM PDT

By Christian Madera @http://www.twitter.com/cpmadera

"Business-led civic organizations have historically played an important role in urban policymaking, planning, and renewal. However, shifting economic forcesâ€"including corporate consolidation, industrial decline, and the suburbanization of many businessesâ€"have diminished the capacity of these organizations, potentially stripping cities of a significant advocate. This paper, along with two detailed case studies, traces the shifting landscape of business-civic organizations in 19 U.S. metropolitan areas."

Thanks to Sarah Jolda

Read the full story: Corporate Citizenship and Urban Problem Solving: The Changing Civic Role of Business Leaders in American Cities

Friday, September 1, 2006 in The Brookings Institution

Community / Economic Development Urban Development United States

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