Feb. 03, 2010
When Leo Groarke decided to tell the story of the evolution of Laurier Brantford and its role in the restoration of a city's crumbling downtown, he wanted to tell the whole story.
The school is now vital to the core with 17 buildings and 2,500 full-time students. But its early years, marked by skepticism, controversy and conflict, are easy to forget.
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Groarke is hoping his book will have some influence on other cities and universities and how they approach the revitalization of downtowns.
"I think Brantford is such a positive example for other communities. It's a model of urban renewal that Brantford and Laurier need to be proud of."
Please see full story in The Brantford Expositor at:
http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2255016