Winter 2005 
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
December 1, 2004
- Reviving Main Street: Two New England Case Studies
For 25 years, the Main Street program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation has been revitalizing town centers and rejuvenating downtown commercial districts. This article takes a look at the Main Street strategy and examines its success in Boston, Massachusetts, and Littleton, New Hampshire. - Connecting Public Schools to Community Development
In neighborhoods across the country, public schools and community groups are beginning to work together in new and innovative ways. Connie Chung explores the wide variety of roles that public schools can play in community development efforts. - Check 21: A Quick Guide for Consumer Advocates
Check 21 is changing how the country’s checks are processed.The Boston Fed’s Carol Lewis answers questions about how this new law affects consumers. - Community Policing in Providence – Combating Crime and Fear:
First Person with Dean Esserman
Now in his second year, the new Chief of Police in Providence, Rhode Island, discusses
his community policing philosophy and how it is helping to reduce crime
in the city.