In my journey from a community development funder to a practitioner, I saw that many of us don’t fit within traditional definitions of community development. That exclusion is not by chance; it is ...

Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are invaluable resources to local economies across the U.S. These mission-driven organizations, certified by the U.S. Treasury, provide alternative ...

1. Communities Develop: The Question is How? / James DeFilippis and Susan Saegert -- PART I. HISTORY AND FUTURE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -- 2. Swimming against the Tide: A Brief History of Federal ...

Address social problems by promoting participative democracy, sustainable development, economic opportunities, and social justice. Implement strategic solutions and empower people within their ...

Build and lead stronger communities. The fields of policy studies and community development are aimed at finding democratic solutions to social problems. Learn how these applied, transdisciplinary ...

Community-owned commercial real estate models are starting to make bigger splashes, thanks in part to building relationships ...

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS (CDCs) are nonprofit, community-focused entities whose mission is to support their affiliated city neighborhoods with a range of programs such as affordable housing, ...

The Office of Community Development recently hosted a public hearing on Jan. 27 for the public to give their input on ...

Sumter City Council held a special-called meeting to keep plans on track for its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) ...

Purdue Extension aims to assist Indiana communities to have thriving and resilient economies, quality infrastructure and sustainable job opportunities for its residents. This thematic area provides ...