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Local Economic Development in Chicago 1983-1987: The Reform Efforts of Mayor Harold Washington

Author
Reardon, Kenneth M.
Abstract
This research focuses upon the economic development policy-making and planning activities of Chicago's Mayor Harold Washington during his first term in office (1983-1987). This thesis documents the major economic development policy initiatives of this administration as well as its record of achievement. In addition, this research describes how the mayor and his senior planners sought to re-orient economic development policies in order to provide greater benefits to Chicago's poor. Finally, the research evaluates the degree to which Mayor Washington succeeded in institutionalizing a progressive approach to local economic development planning in Chicago.
Date Issued
1990-05Committee Chair
Clavel, Pierre
Committee Member
Jones, Barclay G.; Stern, Robert N.
Degree Discipline
City and Regional Planning
Degree Name
Ph. D., City and Regional Planning
Degree Level
Doctor of Philosophy
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bibid: 1784763
Type
dissertation or thesis