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Bob Gleeson, Bill Bowen

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    Co-author of the weekly newsletter The Urban Lens. Also serve as Professor and Albert A. Levin Chair of Urban Studies & Public Service, Cleveland State University.

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    I am a Professor Emeritus of Urban Studies and Public Affairs. Also, I am one of the authors of this newsletter!

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