California Cities Helen Putnam Award for Excellence Archive
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Dublin Uses Public-Private Partnership to Transform NeighborhoodThe city converted public housing to privately owned affordable housing and created a new neighborhood. The five-year planning process involved all key stakeholders, including existing residents, so that the resulting project would reflect the community’s needs. |
March 2015 |
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A Renaissance for Long Beach AirportThe $45 million project, completed five months ahead of schedule and on budget, was funded by a General Airport Revenue Bond and passenger facility charges. |
February 2015 |
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Santa Clarita Uses Collaborative Approach to Tackle Youths’ Drug AbuseAn upward trend in substance abuse spurred a partnership of the city, county and school district. |
January 2015 |
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Vallejo’s Participatory Budgeting Builds Public Involvement, Generates ResultsThe process gives residents a voice in spending decisions. |
November 2014 |
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Goleta Makes Emergency Preparedness a PriorityThe Goleta Prepare Now/Goleta Prepárese Hoy program provides education and training to community members so they can assist their families and neighborhoods during a disaster. |
October 2014 |
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Monrovia’s YES Program Opens Doors For At-Risk TeensMonrovia’s YES Program Opens Doors For At-Risk Teens The program provides career opportunities and guidance. |
September 2014 |
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Eureka Reaches Teens With GULCHEureka Reaches Teens With GULCH Youth helped design a character building program. |
September 2014 |
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Santa Clarita Uses Community Approach to Strengthen NeighborhoodThe city partnered with residents to find creative ways to address tough challenges. |
August 2014 |
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Elk Grove Rain Garden Plaza Showcases Water ConservationA public project demonstrates sustainable stormwater management practices and offers an educational, inviting space. |
July 2014 |
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Eureka’s Arts District Drives Local EconomyThe arts benefit the community in many ways. |
May 2014 |
