Revitalizing Our Cities

By Matthew L. Brown

Desolation and desperation are partners in cities that have felt the effect of disinvestment and distracted priorities.  As America continues to reel and rock from our current economic crisis, job recovery is slow and unsure, we find it difficult to rebound from this economic shock.  Cities are facing daunting challenges.  School districts are closing or consolidating schools, private sector job and business creation is moving at a snail’s pace and the local government is overwhelmed with a shrinking tax base, READ MORE...