Post-Recession Housing Crisis on Staten Island
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| Title: | Post-Recession Housing Crisis on Staten Island |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Lo Re, Mary L. |
| Source: | Metropolitan Universities. 2014 25(2):107-126. |
| Availability: | Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities. 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252. Tel: 410-704-3700; Fax: 410-704-2152; e-mail: cumu@towson.edu; Web site: http://www.cumuonline.org |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 20 |
| Publication Date: | 2014 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Housing Needs, Urban Population, Community Study, Financial Problems, Economic Impact, Partnerships in Education, Community Benefits, Citizenship Education, Service Learning, Enrichment Activities, Student Research, Guidelines, Course Evaluation, Course Descriptions, Peer Evaluation, College Programs |
| Geographic Terms: | New York |
| ISSN: | 1047-8485 |
| Abstract: | This paper investigates the experience of Staten Island's diverse urban communities with limited financial resources regarding access to affordable housing after the 2008 economic downturn. It details a successful partnership in researching the challenges faced in these communities and offers recommendations for the targeting of resources to maximize community benefits. Also highlighted is Wagner College's commitment in connecting its academic offerings to urban challenges and in showing students how their studies support the local community's economic development. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 23 |
| Entry Date: | 2016 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1092768 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This paper investigates the experience of Staten Island's diverse urban communities with limited financial resources regarding access to affordable housing after the 2008 economic downturn. It details a successful partnership in researching the challenges faced in these communities and offers recommendations for the targeting of resources to maximize community benefits. Also highlighted is Wagner College's commitment in connecting its academic offerings to urban challenges and in showing students how their studies support the local community's economic development. |
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| ISSN: | 1047-8485 |
