May 8, 2009
  Pro Bono on the Rise
If there is a silver lining to this economic cloud we’re experiencing, it may well be that many architects are using the recession to refocus their efforts on community building. Perhaps it’s the profession’s characteristic can-do attitude in the face of declining work or its fervent community spirit at play, but there’s no denying that pro bono design work is on the rise.


Global Economy • U.S. Economy • Human Resources

Global Economy: The global downturn will stretch through 2009.
U.S. Economy: Banks are on a slow mend, retail is still flagging.
Human Resources: IRS is scrutinizing COBRA payroll tax refunds.

 
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