Save Cities, Unlock Ivory Towers

City-university partnerships can help bridge resource gaps.

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February 21, 2003, 5:00 AM PST

"...We now need to reexamine relations between cities and one of their greatest resources -- universities. History shows that universities and cities can create dynamic partnerships ideally suited for posing questions, creating new knowledge, and developing solutions that have long-term social and economic benefits - and global impact... The city and the university cannot thrive without each other. Both must work together to build real solutions to the problems we confront in these extraordinary times."

Thanks to CSM Editor

FULL STORY: Commentary

Friday, February 21, 2003 in The Christian Science Monitor

Community / Economic Development United States

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