Author: Saint Louis (Mo.). Beautification CommissionPublisher:
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Languages : en
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A guide for neighborhood improvement programs
Author: Saint Louis (Mo.). Beautification CommissionPublisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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A Guide to the Community Improvement Grant Program
Author: Jane S. BechtelPublisher:
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Category : Block grants
Languages : en
Pages : 45
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Community Improvement Program Handbook for Neighborhood Leaders
Author: Fairfax County Community Improvement ProgramPublisher:
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Category : Community development
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Improving the Quality of Urban Life
Author: United States. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentPublisher:
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Category : Urban renewal
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
HOME and Neighborhoods
Author: United States. Office of Community Planning and DevelopmentPublisher:
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Category : Federal aid to housing
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
The Neighborhood Improvement Programs
Author: Donald M. GrahamNeighborhood Improvement Program : Policies and Procedures Manual
Author: Monterey (Calif.)Publisher:
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Category : City planning
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
Involving the Community in Neighborhood Planning
Author: Deborah L. MyersonPublisher:
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Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Reflections on the Neighborhood Improvement Program
Author: Claude Harold BrownPublisher:
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Category : Community centers
Languages : en
Pages : 48
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A Guide to Careers in Community Development
Author: Paul BrophyPublisher: Island Press
ISBN: 9781597263214
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
Community development -- the economic, physical, and social revitalization of a community, led by the people who live in that community -- offers a wide range of exciting and rewarding employment options. But until now, there has been no "road map" for professionals, volunteers, students, or anyone wishing to become involved in the field.A Guide to Careers in Community Development describes the many different kinds of community development jobs available, ranging from community organizing, to financing housing and new businesses, to redeveloping brownfields. It offers advice on how to break into the field along with guidance for career advancement and lateral movement.Following an introductory chapter that offers an overview and definition of community development and its history, the authors describe: different institutions in the field and how they fit together pros and cons of community development careers, with a self-assessment quiz for readers to use in analyzing their suitability for the field the work and skills involved in different kinds of positions how to prepare for and move up in a career how to land that first job Also included are detailed appendixes that provide information on job descriptions with salary ranges; universities and colleges offering community development curricula; training programs; where to look for job announcements; internet resources; internships, fellowships, and volunteer positions; and much more.A Guide to Careers in Community Development is an essential reference for anyone interested in working in the community development field, including graduate and undergraduate students, volunteers, and mid-career professionals seeking a more fulfilling line of work.