Embedding in the city? Locating civil society in the philanthropy of place

This article examines "philanthropy of place" and its role in urban governance, focusing on how foundations are embedded within cities. It investigates the relationships between foundations and other urban actors, analyzing contrasting interpretations of state-society power dynamics and the mutable nature of "civil society." The article details a typology of place-based philanthropy and explores the twofold role of foundations in neighborhood revitalization: as funders and supporters of local organizations, and as contributors to broader urban governance.