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Jeffrey Hill | Mon, Jun 2nd, 2008 | City: Baltimore | Tags: john reinhardt, baltimore, next american city, anchor institutions, expansion, johns hopkins | 0
Anchor institutions, as they are commonly defined, are those institutions (such as universities, hospitals, churches, museums, or even some large businesses) that are tied to specific cities. They drive local economies and, ideally, provide a sense of place and pride for residents. John Reinhardt wrote this editorial about the importance of anchor institutions in the Summer of 2007 detailing the role Johns Hopkins University plays in Baltimore.
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