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CIAC collaborates with Saint Louis Zoo on youth co-design program for upcoming WildCare Park
Read the UMSL Daily article about CIAC's role in the co-design process for the youth programming at St. Louis Zoo's new WildCare Park.
June 24, 2024
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"But what exactly does CIAC do?"
Over the past year, UMSL's Community Innovation and Action Center has grown significantly. This period of growth led us to reflect on how we can better support our community in understanding what we do and how you can work with us. After much internal discussion (and wordsmithing), we are excited to share CIAC’s Focus Areas.
May 7, 2024
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CIAC's role in improving St. Louis's home repair system
Professor Todd Swanstrom and colleagues from the Community Innovation and Action Center discussed their recent study and potential policy reforms with local officials.
May 25, 2023
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RRF Foundation for Aging supports home repair study
A new grant from from RRF Foundation for Aging will help the Community Innovation and Action Center and its partners study the home repair needs of older adults in St. Louis.
December 15, 2020
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Where's the "Policy" in CIAC?
The word policy was removed from our name to make room for the reason policy matters – community. But the new Center’s support for policymakers and policy analysis will actually expand.
September 16, 2018