Neighborhood Initiative and the Regional Economy

@article{Nowak1997NeighborhoodIA,
  title={Neighborhood Initiative and the Regional Economy},
  author={Jeremy A Nowak},
  journal={Economic Development Quarterly},
  year={1997},
  volume={11},
  pages={10 - 3}
}
  • Jeremy A Nowak
  • Published 1 February 1997
  • Economics
  • Economic Development Quarterly
This article analyzes the limitations of the neighborhood development model, particularly as it relates to the challenges of inner-city household poverty. By placing the problem of inner-city poverty within a regional economic context, the article examines the connection and disconnection between the traditional service and real estate activities associated with community development and the requirements of increasing income security and asset accumulation. Using an example from Philadelphia… Expand
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