Toward a New Theory of Community Economic Development

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Antipoverty lawyers should embrace a new direction in community economic development—one that promotes both economic equity and community empowerment. A critical reflection on the introductory essays leads to a more "equitable" community economic development model. This model suggests that the conventional community- based lawyering approach be integrated into the broader economic and racial justice movement to promote equitable growth strategies at the regional level.

By Scott L. Cummings and Gregory Volz From July - August 2003