Working With GSA In Your Community

An Update on U.S General Services Administration's Urban Development/Good Neighbor Initiatives Nationwide.

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November 27, 2002, 5:00 AM PST

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


This regular ENews highlights some of GSA's activities across the country, especially those that suggest how GSA projects and properties can bring multiple returns to communities and our clients. The stories highlight strategies for working with GSA in your community.

Thanks to GSA Good Neighbor Program

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