Author Archives: Larkin Tackett

Impact in Place: ED Releases Report on “Place-Based” Strategy

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Larkin Tackett

Place matters. And the Obama Administration has made it a priority to study just how much, such as how a community comes together to support residents, and how government, business and nonprofits can increase coordination to improve impact and effectiveness … Continue reading →

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Housing, Education Departments Put Schools at Center of Choice Neighborhoods

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Larkin Tackett

In Chicago yesterday, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan announced that five cities would receive the first-ever Choice Neighborhoods implementation grants. Chicago, Boston, New Orleans, San Francisco and Seattle will be the focus of the … Continue reading →

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