Urban Revitalization: Lessons from the Providence Plan

Fall 2009 PPAI 1700R S01

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Instructor: Patrick J. McGuigan

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Course Description

Explores policy issues facing cities today and examines how the public, private, and nonprofit sectors have mobilized in selected cities to address these issues. Topics include jobs and economic development, education, public safety, and regional approaches. Focuses on The Providence Plan, a joint city-state revitalization initiative designed to address the problems of urban poverty. Comparisons with similar programs in other cities. Instructor permission required.