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Immigrants to Americans: The Rise and Fall of Fitting InJacob L. Vigdor, author of CCI's annual Immigrant Assimilation Index has written a book about the immigrant experience and trends in assimilation, comparing various ethnic groups from the mid-19th century to the present. Through a study of factors like economic background and linguistic achievement, Mr. Vigdor provides a concrete analysis of how well the immigrant population adapts and how the current path to citizenship affects integration into the mainstream. His book is available from the publisher, Rowman & Littlefield. |
 About the Center for Civic Innovation We believe that cities thrive when effective—but not costly—government helps create an environment in which commerce and civic life can flourish. With that in mind, the Center for Civic Innovation seeks to identify—and disseminate—good ideas about the ways and means in which local and regional governments, as well as citizen-led non-governmental organizations, can provide for safe streets, good schools, and effective social services. By highlighting practices that work, we lay the groundwork for transforming our nation’s cities.
Cities on a Hill
CitiesOnAHill.org is a web resource on effective urban governance for public officials and opinion leaders. A guide to the ideas and policies that have made a significant difference in shaping the quality of life and effectiveness of public services in cities, the website focuses on six key issues at the forefront of city reform and magnifies case studies of effective policies. Each issue’s page offers a reference database of research, books, and articles—good ideas that can make cities better.
Urban Innovator
Entrepreneurial leaders who have improved the life in America’s cities through such innovative policies that Cites on a Hill highlights are the recipients of the Center for Civic Innovation’s annual Urban Innovator award. Since 2000, the Manhattan Institute has honored those who institute reforms to enhance the quality of life for residents in urban localities.
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Social Entrepreneurship
From the Founding to the present, America has been defined by a vibrant civil society where individuals come together in voluntary organizations of all sizes to help solve common problems. The Manhattan Institute's Award for Social Entrepreneurship honors contemporary non-profit leaders who have found innovative, private solutions for America’s most pressing social problems. Annually, up to five awards of $25,000 are presented at the Social Entrepreneurship Awards Dinner in New York City. In addition, the Manhattan Institute also awards one $100,000 grand prize, The William E. Simon Prize for Lifetime Achievement in Social Entrepreneurship. Nominations may be submitted by anyone familiar with a person's or group's activities except for a current employee of that person or group. Nominations for the 2010 awards will be accepted online from January 25th until March 19th, 2010. |
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