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FINANCING TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT
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We are especially grateful to Reconnecting America partners like Calthorpe Associates and Parsons Brinckerhoff who make it possible for us to continue to fund independent research and work aggressively to build a more equitable and economically and environmentally sustainable future. We provide our partners with all the benefits outlined above, as well as invitations to special events across the U.S., and recognition on our website and in our publications.


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Reconnecting America @Reconnecting
Gloria Ohland @GloriaOhland

Posted April 5, 2007

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