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In urban planning, a brownfield is a former industrial or commercial site where environmental contamination hinders development. They exist in almost every community--there is probably one in your neighborhood--and state or federal resources can be used to facilitate assessment, cleanup and reuse. Drawing on a range of local and international experiences, this collection of essays focuses on cases where citizens, nonprofits, developers, cities...

Syringe exchange programs and safe injection services are outside-the-box interventions increasingly being used by governments, nonprofits and citizens to address dire issues percolating in tandem with America's burgeoning opioid epidemic. People who inject drugs (PWID)--almost a million Americans annually--commonly use painkillers such as heroin and fentanyl, as well as methamphetamine, benzodiazepines, barbiturates and cocaine. Yet the users...

Homelessness in America's cities remains a growing problem. The homeless today face the same challenges as in years past: poverty, tenuous or no ties to family and friends, physical and mental health issues, and substance abuse. Compared to the 1950s to 1970s, more homeless are now sleeping on city streets versus in shelters or single room hotels. Homelessness rates are affected by economic trends, lack of equitable and inclusive healthcare an...

The rapid pace of Marijuana legalisation has spurred debate among citizens, cities, states and government. This collection of essays explains the benefits and concerns, the policies and actions, and the future of this controversial issue.

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The 31 articles in this book discuss the pros and cons of privatization of public services. Examined are the need for alternative service delivery, the process of privatization, concrete examples of privatizing services generic to local governments, precautions, and the future of privatization.

Explores Filipino American religious institutions as essential locations for empowerment

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