This policy brief by Paul C. Brophy, principal at Brophy & Reilly LLC, provides an in-depth look at neighborhood revitalization efforts in the United States from both a historical and contemporary perspective. Drawing on fifty years of experience in neighborhood improvement, Brophy explains the political and economic contexts of these efforts, identifies problematic approaches, and suggests thirteen principles for effective neighborhood revitalization. The brief aims to inform current and future change agents about the lessons learned and the best practices in the field.
Providing expert commentary on urban topics and highlighting Penn IUR's research in the context of pressing urban issues.
