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University of Utah University Neighborhood Partners program and community revitalization in West side Salt Lake City/County

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

And at the University of Maryland, community programs serving area communities seem to wax and wane depending on the university's economic circumstances. After the 2008 recession, they dropped their primary outreach program.

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Summit County (Utah) Community Planning Lab as an example of civic engagement and best practice technical assistance

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

They also have a small grant program for friends of parks groups. Jose Galdamez, the city representative for the MacArthur Park Neighborhood Council, said the city is trying new outreach strategies to recruit members. Participatory Budgeting initiatives.