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| Parks and Recreation | 3 |
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| Illinois | 1 |
| New Jersey | 1 |
| New York (New York) | 1 |
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Fowles, Aggie – Parks and Recreation, 1976
With cooperation between a state-supported agency and local merchants, the downtown shopping area of the village of Oak Park was converted into a car-free mall featuring cultural activities. (JD)
Descriptors: Community Recreation Programs, Cultural Centers, Cultural Enrichment, Fine Arts
Kraus, Richard – Parks and Recreation, 1977
This article describes how three neighborhoods in the city of New York, through vigorous citizen leadership and active volunteers, converted decayed and abandoned slum areas into attractive recreational centers. (JD)
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Community Involvement, Community Resources, Land Use
Lasker, Martin – Parks and Recreation, 1976
A park and promenade along a city river front have restored a decaying area and revitalized a problem neighborhood. (JD)
Descriptors: Community Change, Community Recreation Programs, Cooperative Planning, Land Use
