Cities of Innovation, Cities of Service
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Describes turning institutions and foundations into hands-on urban partners: acquiring and rehabbing dozens of abandoned homes in West Philly, funding Public Agenda to run community congresses after Katrina, creating a redevelopment fellowship program that recruits ~30 early- and mid-career leaders and places them in city roles. Cities of Service selects 20 cities, funds a full-time chief service officer per mayor, and enables rapid mobilization—Nashville activates 17,000 volunteers for flood relief.
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