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The Micro Revolution: Neighbors Making a Difference - Part 2

  • January 24, 2008

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At this MPC roundtable luncheon, Chicagoland residents shared their experiences bringing about positive changes in their school communities, by forging partnerships between parents and school administrators to improve public education and encourage community renewal.

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community building, community development, Placemaking, public places, public spaces

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