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March 11, 2008 -
From the field
Metro Areas Need to Use Power of Their Votes
An opinion piece by Bruce Katz and MarySue Barrett calls for a “reimagination” of the partnership between the federal government and metropolitan regions. Read More
January 31, 2008 -
Speech
“Building Institutions for Social Change: The Case for Buy-and-Hold Philanthropy,” Keynote Speech by Jonathan Fanton at the PRI Makers Network Conference
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton relays his passion for program-related investments and urges other foundations to join MacArthur in that area. Read More
January 16, 2008 -
Press release
Brookings Receives $5 Million from MacArthur to Endow Metropolitan Policy Program
MacArthur has awarded the Brookings Institution's Metropolitan Policy Program a $5 million gift in support of the Program's second decade. Read More
September 7, 2007 -
Press release
Grantee Report Finds Economic Benefits to Improving Health of Great Lakes
A new independent report released this week concludes that restoring the health of the Great Lakes will create $50 billion in economic benefit for the region. The cost-benefit analysis, conducted by MacArthur grantee The Brookings Institution ... Read More
April 27, 2006 -
Publication
Minority Populations Spread Out Across U.S.
Asians, blacks, and Hispanics make up make up the majority of population gains in fast-growing metro areas like Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Orlando, according to a report from the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program. The report also ... Read More
December 2, 2004 -
Press release
Addressing Challenges Facing Metropolitan Regions
MacArthur has announced two grants totaling $1.4 million in support of research efforts to help local, state and regional policymakers and other civic and business leaders address challenges facing their metropolitan regions. Read More