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2009 SABBATICAL RECIPIENT

Ralph Lippman
2009 Sabbatical Award Recipient

Ralph Lippman became involved in the development and revitalization of communities as a student in the 1960s when “urban renewal” razed his apartment building. Today he serves as the Executive Director of California Community Economic Development Association (CCEDA), a clearinghouse for information and action that advances the field of community economic development through training and continuing education, technical assistance, and advocacy on public policy.