The University’s Role in Urban Development (Land Lines Article)

From Enclave to Anchor Institution

Author(s): Perry, David C., Wim Wiewel, and Carrie Menendez
Publication Date: July 2009

6 pages; Inventory ID LLA090702; English

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For most its history the American university has been treated as an enclave—a scientific and reflective ivory tower removed from the subjective turmoil of the city. More recently the university has come to be viewed by many public officials and analysts as a driver of overall urban development.