NLC (National League of Cities)

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Community development leaders continuously balance resource, budget and land constraints. While smart city practices are still relatively new in city government, there are many practical applications for cities invested in advancing equitable community development.

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CRA Today

APRIL 10, 2024

Episode 77: CRA Tips: CDCs - Your Partners in Community Development [link] I recently walked a CRA officer through a potential loan transaction in partnership with a community development corporation, otherwise known as a CDC. Either way, these mission based organizations are great partners in community development.

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CRA Today

APRIL 10, 2024

Episode 59: Economic Development as a Key to Community Development Services [link] There are a wealth of opportunities to serve aspiring entrepreneurs and established small businesses! The post Episode 59: Economic Development as a Key to Community Development Services appeared first on CRA Today.

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CRA Today

APRIL 8, 2024

Episode 65: CRA Tips: Revisiting the Fundamentals: A Community Development Loan Primer [link] This episode will lay the foundation for community development loans as it relates to your CRA program. Community development loans must have a primary purpose of community development.

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CRA Today

APRIL 10, 2024

Episode 39: Community Development Finance: Yes, It’s Part of Your Job Too! link] Once you have a good understanding of the technical aspects of the CRA and have stabilized your CRA program, now it’s time to expand your reach into the community. appeared first on CRA Today.

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Citizen Lab

DECEMBER 19, 2022

With so many incredible community development and engagement projects taking place on our platform across the world, we hope to record some best practices and share them with local governments to encourage peer learning and inspiration. Here at CitizenLab, we love to celebrate the successes of our clients.

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Center for Community Progress

JANUARY 6, 2025

They may acquire land outright or work with owners to protect the natural resources of the land and prevent future development. However, we discovered that there was a common challenge in defining what land conservancies do in urban communities. In response to our question, What is missing from the definition of conservancy?

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CRA Today

APRIL 9, 2024

Marisa Calderon is the executive director at NCRC Community Development Fund (NCRC CDF), a nonprofit, U.S. Treasury-certified community development financial institution (CDFI) that provides loan capital to expand access to affordable homeownership, which helps Black-, Brown- and woman- owned businesses thrive.

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CRA Today

APRIL 9, 2024

Epsiode 61: Community Development Loans Demystified with Krista Shonk, VP & Senior Counsel, Regulatory Compliance and Policy, Fair & Responsible Banking, ABA [link] Are you one of the 95 percent of banks that are underreporting community development loans under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)?

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CRA Today

APRIL 9, 2024

Episode 76: Beyond Bricks and Mortar: Rethinking Community Development Strategy to Address Digital Inequity with Sarah Hope Marshall [link] Sarah Hope Marshall joins me here to reflect upon digital inequity in place-based community revitalization. There’s been books written about it. government material) All rights reserved.

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CRA Today

APRIL 10, 2024

Episode 15: Community Development Loans. link] Regulators are currently revisiting the way they define a community development loan (CDL) through CRA modernization efforts. Here’s where you should start: The post Episode 15: Community Development Loans… How Much Is Enough? How Much Is Enough?

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CRA Today

AUGUST 1, 2023

Community development lending is a critical tool for driving impact and building stronger communities, but it requires a deep understanding of regulatory compliance and risk management. Commercial lenders are entrenched in local communities customizing financing options to help businesses manage cash flow and operational risk.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

JULY 25, 2024

Co-authored by Mia Chapman, Intern, Housing & Community Development, NLC and Lauren Lowery, Director of Housing & Community Development, NLC The architectural principle of universal design prioritizes usability by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialization.

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CRA Today

APRIL 10, 2024

Episode 14: Community Development Loan Mining Strategies You Don't Want To Miss [link] When looking through your loan portfolio for qualified community development loans, it is essential to have a strategic approach given limited time and resources to conduct a 100% review.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The data shows that affordable housing developers continue to struggle with closing financial gaps in their projects (Table 1). The median development cost per unit remained steady at $250,000, more than 50% higher than in 2020. In response, developers increasingly relied on local governments to fill the financial shortfall.

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Iron Sharpens Iron

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Lizette Lewis is a Project Manager at New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC). In this mini episode, Lizette discusses giving healthcare workers access to resources to take back to their communities. We are community-driven , trauma-informed , and equity-focused.

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Iron Sharpens Iron

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Lizette Lewis is a Project Manager at New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC). In this mini episode, Lizette discusses giving healthcare workers access to resources to take back to their communities. We are community-driven , trauma-informed , and equity-focused.

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Iron Sharpens Iron

JANUARY 4, 2023

Chris Spahr, Executive Director of the Centennial Parkside Community Development Corporation , defines affordable housing as housing that can be made available to anyone and everyone no matter their economic status. About Centennial Parkside Community Development Corporation. And we're here with Iron Sharpens Iron.

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OpenGov

MAY 25, 2022

Today, local government leaders are responsible for delivering on strategic priorities for their communities, developing new ways of working to meet the diverse and changing needs of their communities, and protecting against cyber and environmental risks […].

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Iron Sharpens Iron

JANUARY 4, 2023

Chris Spahr, Executive Director of the Centennial Parkside Community Development Corporation , defines affordable housing as housing that can be made available to anyone and everyone no matter their economic status. How does equitable development plays a part in your work experience? And we're here with Iron Sharpens Iron.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

JANUARY 7, 2025

Co-authored by Lina Choe, Housing and Community Development Intern at the National League of Cities By harnessing improved data collection, cities can more effectively reach homeless residents and deliver essential social services and housing.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

JANUARY 14, 2025

Co-authored by Lina Choe, NLC Intern, Housing and Community Development Over 21 million renter households are spending more than 30% of their monthly income on housing costs. When […] Source

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Social Pinpoint

DECEMBER 8, 2024

This also matches the theme for next year’s Global Community Engagement Day, on January 28. It highlights the importance of trust-building in community development. More Compensation for Participation Involvement In recent years, compensating participants for their involvement in community engagement has gained traction.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Arts and retail focused community development corporations. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, the Playhouse Square Development Corporation, and Jubilee Housing of Baltimore (focused on live work housing) are particularly good examples. Transit focused community development corporations. Jeff Dean for NPR. Cincinnati.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

JANUARY 11, 2023

Before Tuesday, the Hill Community Development Corporation had been pushing for the $2 ticket fee as well as a $2 surcharge on each vehicle parked in the garage as a way to help fund infrastructure improvements and development activities in the neighborhood. They say it will discourage attendance.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Marimba Milliones is president and CEO of the Hill Community Development Corporation. At one time, it was proposed a new sports arena would be built there, but instead other development plans are moving forward. Owners-developers oppose ticket or parking taxes saying it will reduce patronage. Wikipedia photo.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Beyond its many financial and economic responsibilities, one of the stated key functions of the system is to promote community development through the regional Federal Reserve Banks. Together, they work to promote the effective operation of the U.S. economy and the overall public interest. White Furniture, Mebane, N.C.

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GCN

MAY 6, 2024

COMMENTARY | A recent study of the Community Development Block Grant program showed that neighborhoods with the largest share of low- to moderate-income families were less likely to receive CDBG funds than communities that were closer to the 51% threshold.

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Citizen Lab

DECEMBER 19, 2022

This can make it difficult to establish and maintain meaningful engagement with community members throughout the process.

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Iron Sharpens Iron

JUNE 16, 2021

Cass Green of New Kensington CDC and Somaly Osteen of SEAMAAC are joining Leon and De'Wayne for a very frank conversation on race and community organizing. This conversation took place as part of PACDC's Forward Equitable Development Conference. This conversation took place as part of PACDC's Forward Equitable Development Conference.

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Iron Sharpens Iron

JUNE 16, 2021

Cass Green of New Kensington CDC and Somaly Osteen of SEAMAAC are joining Leon and De'Wayne for a very frank conversation on race and community organizing. This conversation took place as part of PACDC's Forward Equitable Development Conference. This conversation took place as part of PACDC's Forward Equitable Development Conference.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

AUGUST 8, 2022

Also see: -- " Framework of characteristics that support successful community development in association with the development of professional sports facilities ," 2021 -- " Seattle Kraken expansion hockey team sets new standard for transit benefits in transportation demand management: free transit with ticket ," 2021 -- " Revisiting "Framework of characteristics (..)

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Also see: -- " Gaps in Parks Master Planning: Part Five | Planning for Public Art as an element of park facilities " -- " Gaps in Parks Master Planning, Part Six | Art(s) in the Park(s) as a comprehensive program " Murals as community building: Philadelphia. Can murals be a gateway to a more developed revitalization program?

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

JULY 29, 2022

The following are articles and reports on the web that the Community and Economic Development Program at the UNC School of Government shared through social media over the past month. Now works for LIHTC developments. Follow us on twitter or facebook to receive regular updates. link] on.wsj.com/3PcO0YZ.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Over 225 CLTs have developed since their inception in the 1960s (Grounded Solutions Network 2021), and fifteen states have some version of a positive law supporting CLT formation and affirming CLT legality in their state (Decker 2018). “Building Better City-CLT Partnerships: A Program Manual for Municipalities and Community Land Trusts.”

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CRA Today

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

At some point in your journey as a Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) officer, you will likely find yourself involved in a community-based public-private partnership economic development project. Pursuing these opportunities will help you grow your CRA program and expand your bank’s community reach.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

MARCH 15, 2023

From community development to education to public health, cities administer essential programs that directly affect the lives of a wide spectrum of residents. As every NLC member knows, local government is unique. Local governments play a more significant factor in the daily lives of Americans than any other level of government.

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