Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Preface ix
4. Introduction 1
5. 1. Federal Aid and the Cities 13
6. 2. Good Governance 37
7. 3. Revitalization Strategies and Programs 53
8. 4. Local Governance Structures and Processes 85
9. 5. What Happened in EZ Neighborhoods? 103
10. 6. Atlanta’s Empowerment Zone 130
11. 7. Baltimore’s Empowerment Zone 164
12. 8. Explaining Revitalization Outcomes 198
13. Conclusion 226
14. Notes 247
15. References 259
16. Index 275