University-Community Collaboration For Better Public Spaces

The Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning in conjunction with the Lincoln Institute for Land Policy has released a report that profiles 13 university-lead collaborations on smart growth initiatives.

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March 29, 2005, 6:00 AM PST

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

"Written under a cooperative agreement with the U.S. EPA, the report profiles 13 university-lead collaborations on smart growth initiatives.Linking the worlds of community development, higher education administration, and urban design, this accessible guidebook offers useful information on how universities and communities can best develop partnership projects. Its focus on smart growth projects further enhances its value for those interested in how urban, suburban, and rural growth can be accommodated while preserving open spaces and quality of life."

Thanks to Jim Barrows

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