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Peer reviewedKrishnakumar, Ambika; Black, Maureen M. – American Psychologist, 1998
Examines the influences of urbanization on the mental health and well-being of children in low-income settings. Summarizes and analyzes some current urban prevention projects. Proposes 11 interventions based on individual, family, and community strengths to promote the mental health and well-being of urban children. Contains over 100 references.…
Descriptors: Children, Community Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Intervention
Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park. Inst. of Public Administration. – 1977
Program structure is the means employed to organize information concerning the work performed in government, the resources consumed to carry out that work, the effect upon individuals and the environment, and the relationship of this information to goals and objectives. The structure described in this document is intended as an aid for medium size…
Descriptors: City Government, Community Development, Educational Development, Goal Orientation
Download full textUnited States Conference of Mayors, Washington, DC. – 2001
This compendium report presents papers on what mayors have done to revitalize their cities. These efforts have been concentrated on improving schools and educational outcomes, renewing strong neighborhoods, investing in infrastructure, improving public health facilities, and reducing crime. The reports include: "City of Akron: The Akron…
Descriptors: City Government, Community Development, Economic Development, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedTobin, Gary A. – Journal of the Community Development Society, 1982
This article discusses the redevelopment process in the context of views of developers, potential newcomers to a redeveloped area, and the residents of such an area. It is a qualitative accounting of the similarities and differences of these groups and how and why they are either willing or unwilling to participate. (Author/SSH)
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizen Role, City Government, Community Development
Santiago, Isaura Santiago – 1994
In 1992, Hostos Community College (HCC), in the Bronx, New York, began participation in the Bronx Center project, a partnership between government, community organizations, and private groups to develop a comprehensive urban plan for a 300-block area of the Bronx. Including civic, corporate, community, and political leaders, the Center was…
Descriptors: College Role, Community Colleges, Community Cooperation, Community Coordination
Donovan, Richard A. – 1992
An overview is provided of the development and activities of the National Center for Urban Partnerships, located on the Bronx Community College (BCC) campus in New York. Introductory comments describe the Center as a consortium of cities committed to improving student transfer through community-wide efforts, and outline the four conditions for…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, College Transfer Students, Community Colleges, Community Development
Latin American Research and Service Agency, Denver, CO. – 1987
The goal of the Hispanic Agenda is to enhance the quality of life for Colorado Hispanics and all other Coloradans. Responsibility for the program rests with the Hispanic community and leadership. The Hispanic Agenda Steering Committee began work in January 1986 to develop the structure and process for the Agenda. Program components, identified…
Descriptors: Community Action, Community Change, Community Development, Community Involvement
