Co-authored with David Imbroscio and Gar Alperovitz. Routledge, 2002.
From the Back Cover:
Making a Place for Community argues that misguided politics at the local, state and national level have damaged local community life in the United States. Such policies not only undermine America's long-term economic health, they weaken the basis of local democracy. In the absence of a sustained policy commitment to stabilize the economic basis of healthy communities, isolated attempts to "revitalize" downtown or strengthen community values will remain hopelessly inadequate.
Grounded in decades of research, this work offers brilliant solutions that defy conventional wisdom. Without busting the budget and halting development, the authors' smart new policies and grass-roots solutions, from land trusts to local ownership, show how to reign in sprawl and anchor jobs in the community.
Advance Praise for Making a Place for Community
From the foreword by Benjamin Barber, author of Jihad v. McWorld
"An indispensable primer for the new century.."
William Julius Wilson, author of When Work Disappears : The World of the New Urban Poor
"Students interested in the intersection of social science and social policy must read this important book. Making a Place for Community is replete with theoretical insights, strong substantive arguments and thoughtful policy analyses.."
David C. Korten, author of When Corporations Rule the World
"Comprehensive, balanced, and well documented...a monumental collection of valuable research, experience, data, and policy guidance on strong local economies."
Michael H. Shuman, author of Going Local
"A breathtaking synthesis of the latest research on the essential role of strong community economies in revitalizing American democracy."
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