ABSTRACT

This book examines both successful and unsuccessful efforts at revitalizing low-income neighborhoods and features case studies on a wide range of American cities.

chapter 1|14 pages

Setting the Stage

chapter 2|22 pages

Seattle

A Planned Approach

chapter 3|32 pages

Regional Governance, Finance, and Service Provision

A Tale of Six Cities

chapter 4|42 pages

Boston

An Empowered, Supported Neighborhood

chapter 5|28 pages

Pittsburgh

Partnerships, Preservation, and the CRA

chapter 6|18 pages

Cleveland

A Promising, Multifaceted Approach

chapter 7|26 pages

Conclusions