As the federal government retreats from urban development and turns its priorities away from cities, the onus of inclusive development has transferred to urban areas. With gaping cutbacks in federal spending for housing assistance, affordable housing, job training, healthcare services, education, the environment, and more, local governments, non-profit organizations, and philanthropic foundations are having to step in to fill these gaps. Anchors could be doing more to help out as well.

Article from CityLab: What the New Urban Anchors Owe Their Cities