http://uac.utoledo.edu/ The Urban Affairs Center is an applied research unit of The University of Toledo within the Office of Research and a member of the Ohio Urban University Program. The mission of the Urban Affairs Center is to enhance the economic vitality and quality of life of Toledo and its metropolitan region. We do this by identifying challenges and facilitating solutions in the areas of neighborhood, urban, and regional development. http://uac.utoledo.edu/Publications/uac-press/WhatATimeItWas.htm Army veteran Andrew Fisher has compiled and edited a book based on some of the Veterans' History Project interviews that are archived in the Ward M. Canaday Center of the University of Toledo's Carlson Library. Titled "What a Time It Was: Interviews with Northwest Ohio Veterans of World War II", the book is a selection of 80 interviews from among the hundreds in the archived collection. http://uac.utoledo.edu/Publications/LCCS-Report.htm The UAC Survey Research Lab conducted a survey of just over 2000 Lucas County residents to gain information about issues and challenges facing Lucas County residents and to determine their level of satisfaction with a variety of public services. The results of this survey can be used by local government and non-profits for program development and can provide guidance to local jurisdictions as they are faced with setting budget priorities and making decisions about the services they provide to their constituents. http://uac.utoledo.edu/nwoerc/nwoerc.htm#eproca In January of 2009, UAC Director Dr. Neil Reid was appointed to the Executive Committee of EPROCA (the European ProClusters' Association) and to their Cluster Facilitatior Training Team. As a result of this as well as Dr. Reid's extensive experience with cluster development here in Northwest Ohio with the Maumee Valley Growers, UAC will effectively become EPROCA's North American training center. http://uac.utoledo.edu/igu_commission/index.htm UAC Director Dr. Neil Reid was recently elected Vice-Chair of The International Geographical Union Commission on “The Dynamics of Economic Spaces.” This prestigious appointment by the international geographical community recognizes Dr. Reid's research and scholarship in economic geography. UAC is proud to host the Commission's web site and we look forward to working with the community of the IGU. http://uac.utoledo.edu/Publications/UrbanAffairsFinal.pdf Visit our web site to view or print your copy of the UAC Brochure. http://uac.utoledo.edu/UAC-Calendar/uac-cal.htm View the UAC events calendar, including the Discover Downtown Toledo Walking Tours. http://uac.utoledo.edu/News/uac_news.htm View current and historical news items relating to UAC and its work in the community.