Community Development class learns about comprehensive approaches to community development in Paterson

December 19, 2019

The school’s fall 2019 graduate Community Development class, led by associate professor Kathe Newman, visited with EJB alumnus Mike Cassidy MCRP ’12 to learn more about Paterson and community development from the perspective of New Jersey Community Development Corporation. Students learned about NJCDC’s programs and comprehensive approach to community development, took a walking tour to see housing and educational programs, and visited the National Park at the Paterson Falls.

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