{"product_id":"neighborhood-recovery-reinvestment-policy-for-the-new-hometown-paperback-softback-9780813527178","title":"Neighborhood Recovery; Reinvestment Policy for the New Hometown (Paperback \/ softback) 9780813527178","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eNeighborhood Recovery\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eReinvestment Policy for the New Hometown\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJohn Kromer (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780813527178\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 1 October 1999\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e280 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 2.4 cm, 0.454 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"John Kromer's analysis is grounded in real-world experience and proven accomplishments. This book is a primer on how to revitalize and American city.\" - Henry Cisneros (former secretary, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) \"Future debates about housing policies...will be far more productive if the participants have read this report from the front on how to fight the battle against urban decline.\" (The Philadelphia Inquirer)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow can we help distressed neighborhoods recover from a generation of economic loss and reposition themselves for success in today's economy? While many have proposed solutions to the problems of neighborhoods suffering from economic disinvestment, John Kromer has actually put them to work successfully as Philadelphia’s housing director. Part war story, part how-to manual, and part advocacy for more effective public policy, \u003ci\u003eNeighborhood Recovery\u003c\/i\u003e describes how a blending of public-sector leadership and community initiative can bring success to urban communities. Kromer’s framework for neighborhood recovery addresses issues such as\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e · neighborhood strategic planning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e· home ownership and financing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e· the role of community-based organizations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e· public housing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e· work-readiness and job training for neighborhood residents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e· housing for homeless people and others with specialized needs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e· the importance of advocacy in influencing and advancing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eneighborhood reinvestment policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNeighborhood Recovery\u003c\/i\u003e presents a policy approach that cities can use to improve the physical condition of their neighborhoods and help urban residents compete for good jobs in the metropolitan economy. Kromer’s experience in Philadelphia reveals challenges and opportunities that can decisively influence the future of neighborhoods in many other American cities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Rutgers University Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52559278047512,"sku":"9780813527178","price":22.26,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/neighborhood-recovery-reinvestment-policy-for-the-new-hometown-paperback-softback-9780813527178","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}