In a recent interview with
Chronicle reporters, renowned city planner and advocate Alan Mallach was asked to provide key insights on the evolving relationship between colleges and cities. His answer was both frank and prescriptive: For starters, a college's location should be considered a strong asset. Institutions have a responsibility to their surrounding communities, and the time is now for administrators to step up and collaborate.
The newest
Chronicle report,
The Campus as City, examines the tensions and challenges of running a city within a city. This in-depth resource explores creative new ways to deliver services, what it means for an institution to provide external support, and the deep collaborations that drive large-scale community projects. Leaders that manage to revitalize town-gown relationships and expand local impact will enhance the future not only of their institution, but also its surrounding community.
