Surf these sites: Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) -- Homepage of HUD, with news, information and other resources. Inner City Press -- Site covers consumer issues, obligations of banks to reinvestment in low income neighborhoods, and the Federal Reserve. Also covers insurance and telecommunications companies. New Urban News -- Bi-monthly newsletter covering "smart growth," livable communities, and traditional neighborhood development. (Subscription-based. No online articles.) Planners Network -- a voice for progressive professionals and activists concerned with urban planning and social justice. The Electronic Policy Network - Urban Policy -- Summaries and links to features on urban issues from various organizations. The National Urban League -- A nonprofit organization designed to assist African Americans in the achievement of social and economic equality. The Urban Institute -- Investigation and analysis of U.S. social and economic problems and issues, including the New Federalism, welfare and welfare-to-work, Medicare, and disabilities issues. Usually liberal perspective. The Urban Land Institute -- Nonprofit education and research institute with focus on the use of land in order to enhance the total environment. Information on urban planning, growth, and development. Urban Education Web -- Information and resources about urban educatin. Urban Studies Resources -- Links to online resources regarding housing, environment and other topics. From UCSD Social Sciences and Humanities Library.
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