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Etienne, Harley F., 1974-

Pushing back the gates neighborhood perspectives on university-driven revitalization in West Philadelphia / [electronic resource] : Harley F. Etienne. - Philadelphia : Temple University Press, c2012. - 1 online resource (192 p.) - Philadelphia voices, philadelphia visions . - UPCC book collections on Project MUSE. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

ISBN: 9781439900703

Subjects--Corporate Names:
University of Pennsylvania.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
University towns--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.
Community and college--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.
Urban renewal--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.
Community development, Urban--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: HN80.P5 / E85 2012

Dewey Class. No.: 307.1/4160974811