Issue #112, July/August 2000

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The Transit Stop Opportunity, produced by the Local Government Commission, reviews the design elements necessary for making transit-oriented development a success. 916-448-1198, x 307; pubs@lgc.org.

Choosing the High Road: Businesses That Pay a Living Wage and Prosper by Karen Kraut, Scott Klinger, and Chuck Collins studies six business owners who believe that their business success is enhanced by paying their workers a living wage. Published by Responsible Wealth, a project of United for a Fair Economy. 22 pages. 877-JOIN-UFE; www.ufenet.org

The State of the Nation's Housing: 2000 is a comprehensive examination of economic, demographic, and social trends affecting the future of housing in America. Published by Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies. 617-495-7640.

Rural Voices' Summer 2000 issue focuses on policy and rural housing. Published by the Housing Assistance Council. 202-842-8600; e-mail: hac@ruralhome.org.

Managing Debt and Building Wealth is a program designed for community organizations interested in providing credit counseling to members of their communities. Produced by American Express, Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation, and several organizations, the kit consists of a video, a companion brochure, and a leader's guide. Consumer Action, 415-777-9635.

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