Non-profits Failed At $100 Million Urban Renewal

A six-month investigation by the Washington Post reveals problems with non-profits in the nation's capital. Community development corporations receiving over $100 million in public dollars have little to show.

1 minute read

March 6, 2002, 5:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

Nonprofit agencies established with the lofty aim of reversing urban blight havefailed in their mission. In some cases, leaders of the nonprofit agencies have contributed to the problem, while enriching themselves or their friends...A six-month investigation by The Washington Post, including an examination of internal audits, tax records and hundreds of other documents, has found myriad problems with the nonprofit groups and the city's system of overseeing them."

Thanks to Andy Alarcon

FULL STORY: D.C. Revitalization Promised, Not Delivered

Sunday, February 24, 2002 in The Washington Post

Community / Economic Development United States

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching. Mary G., Urban Planner

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching.

Mary G., Urban Planner

Get top-rated, practical training

Start Learning

Advertise with us

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.