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Peer reviewedSawyer, G. M. – Journal of Extension, 1973
Special Urban Issue. Revised paper read at Opening Convocation, Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas, September 21, 1972. (DS)
Descriptors: Blacks, Community Development, Economically Disadvantaged, Evening Programs
Peer reviewedLong, Norton E. – Public Interest, 1971
The old city remains, finding new specialties to justify its persistence. Most noteworthy of these is a role as an Indian reservation for socially undesired persons, and for those who manage them for the rest of society. (JM)
Descriptors: City Government, Community Development, Economically Disadvantaged, Ghettos
Norris, William C. – 1978
Described in this paper are strategies and programs developed by the Control Data Corporation to address inner-city needs. Strategies cited include the establishment of new plants in economically depressed areas and the encouragement of local community support in business operations. Specific programs discussed are directed at the disadvantaged…
Descriptors: Business Responsibility, Community Cooperation, Community Development, Community Support
Download full textInternational Union of Architects, Paris (France). – 1989
This collection was gathered from a seminar entitled "Education and Leisure in North European Urban Spaces," which was the result of cooperation between the Sports, Leisure, and Tourism Work Group of the International Union of Architects and the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Papers were given…
Descriptors: Athletics, Community Development, Community Resources, Economically Disadvantaged
Jennings, James, Ed. – 1992
The underlying causes of black urban poverty are examined, and means are recommended to escape the cycle of violence it creates. Black activists and scholars analyze theoretical and practical problems facing the black community in the United States in the following papers: (1) "Towards a Theory and Strategy for Black Economic…
Descriptors: Black Community, Community Development, Disadvantaged Youth, Economic Development
Association of Puerto Rican Executive Directors, New York, NY. – 1989
This Spanish-language publication of the Association of Puerto Rican Executive Directors (APRED) presents recommendations for action by the New York State legislature to improve opportunities and services for the Puerto Rican and Latino community. The agenda for legislative action calls for the integration to the community in the social, economic,…
Descriptors: Community Development, Community Needs, Community Problems, Economically Disadvantaged
Association of Puerto Rican Executive Directors, New York, NY. – 1989
This publication of the Association of Puerto Rican Executive Directors (APRED) presents recommendations for action by the New York State legislature to improve opportunities and services for the Puerto Rican and Latino community. The agenda for legislative action, produced by the APRED Legislative Task Force, calls for the integration of the…
Descriptors: Community Development, Community Needs, Community Problems, Economically Disadvantaged
Annie E. Casey Foundation, Greenwich, CT. – 1992
This publication presents the proceedings of a conference that brought together local leaders who are working for change in distressed communities in 16 cities. An overview discusses the background for the conference and describes common themes that emerged during its proceedings. The next section contains the keynote address, "Race, Class, and…
Descriptors: Community Change, Community Development, Community Leaders, Community Problems
