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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

After the 2008 recession, they dropped their primary outreach program. From the Salt Lake Tribune article: It was in 2001 that University of Utah President Bernie Machen (1998-2004) recognized and took ownership for the fact that, as an institution, the U was little involved on the west side.

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Eastern Market DC's 150th anniversary last weekend | And my never realized master plan for the market

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

I participated in a workshop on the plaza led by Project for Public Spaces and Scenic America in 2004 ( write up ). Cost could be based on income, and there should be an equity and outreach program to ensure the demographics of participants reflect DC's demographics. It laid the groundwork for connecting civic assets.

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The Social Media President – @POTUS final #SOTU

Public Policy Blog

Bush in 2004. 7) Meeting people where they are is not just a metaphor for social media but I think an extension of how the Obama administration has attempted to operate a particular type of constituent outreach. First live webcast on the Internet happened in the President George W. Bush administration in 2002. Look out world.