Communities & Banking - Summer 2005

Straight A’s? Evaluating the Success of Community/University Development Partnerships
Partnerships between institutions of higher education and their communities come in all shapes and sizes. Cornell University Professor Kenneth M. Reardon considers which elements of these partnerships contribute to successful collaborations.
Low Income Housing Tax Credits—Strategies for Year 15
As the Low Income Housing Tax Credit 15-year compliance period begins to expire on affordable housing projects across the country, the Wyndham Financial Group’s William S. Hettinger examines how organizations are addressing this issue and offers strategies for success.
Immigrant Entrepreneurs: A Key to Boston’s Neighborhood Revitalization
Marcia Drew Hohn from the Immigrant Learning Center shares highlights of a recent study on the impact of immigrant entrepreneurs in three Boston neighborhoods: Allston Village, East Boston, and Fields Corner.
Demographic Shifts Impact Maine’s Communities: First Person with Laurie LaChance
Laurie LaChance, president of the Maine Development Foundation, shares her perspective on the critical issues affecting the long term economic health of the state of Maine.
Mapping New England: Changes in Median Home Prices in Cities and Towns in Southern New England, 2000 to 2004