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The Primacy of Social Capital for Community Resilience

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

Magis ( 2010 ) similarly defines it as “the existence, development and engagement of community resources by community members to thrive in an environment characterized by change, uncertainty, unpredictability and surprise” (p. It matters for economic development. 363) Social capital matters.

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New “Blight Elimination Program” Offers Transformative Grant Funding to Rural and Urban Michigan Communities

Center for Community Progress

About the Michigan Association of Land Banks : Founded in 2007, the Michigan Association of Land Banks (MALB) works to ensure that the state’s 46 local land banks have the policies, support, and capacity they need to revitalize vacant properties and support the strengthening of Michigan communities. Greg VanWoerkom (R-91).

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