Describes the need to broaden the civil rights agenda to deal more effectively with issues faced by the Hispanic community. Discusses the need for a continuing governmental role in addressing urban problems. (MW)

The 1970s witnessed a sharp growth in ghetto poverty areas and heightened economic hardship within them. Census Bureau definitions and measures of poverty have not been brought up to date. Researchers must ensure that their findings are interpreted accurately by those in the public who use their ideas. (DM)

Contends that potential for violence in increasing in urban areas as American society becomes more segregated by race, class, and economic status. Notes widening racial polarization in urban American and suggests that many African Americans find themselves left out of American dream of better life. Sees racial tensions increasing as economy…

This study investigated the historical development of the Gage Park community in Chicago, Illinois, including its population changes, education, income, racial composition, housing and crime. The results indicate that the community, which in the past has been primarily composed of persons of German ancestry, has experienced an influx of Latino and…

Condensed from "The Urban Review, a publication of the Center for Urban Education, New York City, Volume 3 (November 1968), 7-9.

The Urban Education Project was implemented to help the National PTA realize its historical commitment to reversing the deterioration of human life in urban centers, especially in schools, and to emphasizing the actual and potential strengths of diverse publics collaborating in dealing with urban problems. Six hearings were held to identify and…

Urban problems are enormously varied and they are related to every field of teaching and research in universities. There are few areas of liberal and professional training where the interests of the university and the needs of the city do not interrelate. It was to help answer these problems that the Urban Involvement of Higher Education…

This study presents case studies that focus in depth on what 9 diverse institutions of higher education have done about urban problems that exist in their areas. Specifically, each of the institutions selected for inclusion in the report is doing an outstanding job in one or several areas of urban, community and minority education, research or…

One of the projects selected for the University Urban Interface Program at the University of Pittsburgh was that of studying and implementing some long-range goals for the city of Pittsburgh. Of the goals set up, reforms in the criminal justice system are seen as very desirable. Indeed, leaders in government and law in the black community programs…

One of the major objectives of the University Urban Interface Program (UUIP) at the University of Pittsburgh was to develop some long-range goals for the city of Pittsburgh to improve the community. This document is specifically concerned with law and order in the metropolitan area with regard to reforms needed in the machinery. If people were to…

A P/A award in research was given for a comprehensive study of the entertainment district of New York City. Field observations are made of both the legitimate and illegitimate activities of the street. (Author/MLF)

This study pinpoints a set of urban problem areas which were important to citizens in St. Louis, Missouri. There was widespread agreement that education, public safety, and employment are top priorities. (Author/AM)

Presents results of a serologic survey for antibodies to Toxocara canis (the common roundworm of dogs) in a sample of 4,652 New York City children. Discusses findings of a case-control study conducted to identify host and environmental risk factors for T. canis infection and to investigate its consequences. (KH)