Urban problems and community development

Abstract

This book looks at community development from the perspective of economists, sociologists, political scientists, and an historian. They define community development as including all capacity building (including social, intellectual, physical, financial, and political assets) aimed at improving the quality of life in low- to moderate-income neighbourhoods. The book addresses the history of urban development strategies within a U.S. context, the politics of resource allocation, business and workforce development, housing, community development corporations, informal social organisations, schooling, and public security.