Colleges Are Key To Urban Revival

Colleges have historically not done enough to integrate themselves in their communities. The current trend is a complete turnaround.

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October 30, 2002, 8:00 AM PST

By Chris Steins @planetizen

"Across the country, colleges and universities - once the perennial villains in town-and-gown conflicts - are earning new recognition as partners in urban revitalization efforts. Higher education institutions once known for expanding intrusively into local neighborhoods, taking property off the tax rolls, and flooding streets with unruly students are being prized as economic engines in cities striving to become centers of activity and downtown living."

Thanks to Anthony Flint

FULL STORY: Colleges play key part in urban revivals

Tuesday, October 29, 2002 in The Boston Globe

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