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Pushing back the gates neighborhood perspectives on university-driven revitalization in West Philadelphia

Title
Pushing back the gates [electronic resource] : neighborhood perspectives on university-driven revitalization in West Philadelphia / Harley F. Etienne.
Author
Etienne, Harley F., 1974-
Publication
Philadelphia : Temple University Press, 2012.

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Description
1 online resource (xvii, 170 p.)
Series Statement
Philadelphia voices, Philadelphia visions
Uniform Title
  • Pushing back the gates (Online)
  • Philadelphia voices, Philadelphia visions.
Alternative Title
Pushing back the gates (Online)
Subject
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • Community development, Urban > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
  • Urban renewal > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
  • Community and college > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
  • University towns > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access (note)
  • Access restricted to authorized users.
Contents
Cities and their universities: logical places to search for hope -- West Philadelphia, the University of Pennsylvania and the rough road to revival and cooperation -- Early returns on dramatic efforts to change: the West Philadelphia initiatives, 1990-2005 -- The dual nature of revitalization in the 21st century -- Comparative views of contemporary university-driven neighborhood improvement -- Conclusion: lessons from West Philadelphia.
LCCN
2011051570
OCLC
ssj0000601767
Author
Etienne, Harley F., 1974-
Title
Pushing back the gates [electronic resource] : neighborhood perspectives on university-driven revitalization in West Philadelphia / Harley F. Etienne.
Imprint
Philadelphia : Temple University Press, 2012.
Series
Philadelphia voices, Philadelphia visions
Philadelphia voices, Philadelphia visions.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
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Available from home with a valid library card
Available onsite at NYPL
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