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Paterson One Square Mile

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Paterson One Square Mile (OSM) is a hyper-local, place-based, cross-sector initiative to accelerate the revitalization of a concentrated area in Paterson, New Jersey.

Utilizing strategically organized community engagement efforts focused on a bounded area within the city of Paterson, NJ; this community-led collective impact initiative aims to improve equitable outcomes in health, education, and economic opportunity for the residents of Paterson.

Learn more about our programsRead about the One Square Mile Project

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News and Updates
Montclair State University and Partners Launch Public Phase of One Square Mile Initiative in Paterson

Community partners to join in multi-year plan to create housing solutions for Paterson residents

Read about the Launch

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Contact Us

‌I‌f you are interested in learning more about the One Square Mile initiative, please contact:

Aracelis Ruiz
One Square Mile Project Manager
University Community Action Nexus

Office Location: Susan A. Cole Hall 348
Email: ruizar@montclair.edu
Phone: 973-655-4139

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