January 2015 Partners in Progress eNewsletter

January 2015 Partners in Progress eNewsletter

Empowerment and Inclusive Economic Development in South Los Angeles
Substantial changes are taking place in the South Los Angeles neighborhoods that surround Los Angeles Trade-Technical College (LATTC). Historically home to working-class African-American and Latino families, the area has recently become a magnet of economic development. Situated just east of the corridor, LATTC has been working for nearly 20 years to ensure that development opportunities reach the longterm residents of South Los Angeles. Students in LATTC's community planning program learn through both traditional coursework and hands-on experience in the neighborhoods... Read More

Facilitating Community Change: Auburn University in Uniontown
Located in Alabama's Black Belt, a region named for its fertile soil, Uniontown began as the market center for surrounding plantations and later became a hub for manufacturing. However, the decline of small farms and the globalization of industry have taken a heavy toll on the region's economy, and Uniontown has been particularly hard hit. Despite these challenges, this small town is once again taking control of its future with the assistance of Auburn University and other anchor institutions in the state. Read More