Aug
13
A partnership based on trust between a network of CDCs and Johns Hopkins University creates a unified vision for Central Baltimore
August 13, 2014
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Jul
29
The National Association of Realtors takes a strong stand against reforming the mortgage interest deduction. Not all realtors agree. Maine Realtor Jean-Marie Caterina explains that reforms to the mortgage interest deduction could be "a win-win for all" − including Maine realtors.
July 29, 2014
Jun
06
Minnesota legislature approves $100 million in housing bonds thanks to advocacy by Homes for All Alliance, Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers
June 6, 2014
May
12
Brad Finkelstein of National Mortgage News dispels the myth that subsidization of affordable housing caused the foreclosure crisis.
May 12, 2014
How Federal Community Development Investments Affect the Nation's Bottom Line
Category: Bright Ideas
Feb
18
Community development tax credits produce enough local, state, and federal tax revenue to more than offset their cost, explains the president of the National Development Council.
February 18, 2014
Jan
31
Andy Fraizer and Rose Scovel of Indiana Association for Community Economic Development provide TA to the Community Builders Network of Greater St. Louis
By Rose Scovel, Director of Capacity Building at the Indiana Association for Community Economic Development
January 31, 2014
Dec
17
The closure of HUD's Minneapolis Multifamily Office was prevented by a partnership between the Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers, Sen. Franken, Rep. Ellison... and NACEDA.
December 17, 2013
Dec
17
The Philadelphia Association of CDCs, the Campaign to Take Back Vacant Land, and the Philadelphia Land Bank Alliance and partners persuaded the Philadelphia City Council to approve a land bank bill.
December 17, 2013
Oct
22
Tips for developing a cohesive, concise, effective elevator pitch to explain the beliefs and missions of your community development corporation.
October 22,2013
Jul
25
How does inequality inhibit economic growth? MacArthur Foundation report explains.
July 25,2013
Jun
10
Does the new Brookings Institution report correctly diagnose what's going on with poverty in America? The president of the Massachussetts Association of CDCs has some questions.
June 10, 2013
Dec
11
CDCs contributed $3.3 billion to the Philadelphia economy since 1992 according to an economic impact report from the Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations.
December 11, 2012
Oct
27
See how the HOME Investment Partnership Program has improved the lives of residents on fixed incomes at Medford Senior Residences in affluent Medford, New Jersey
October 27, 2011
Shelterforce Provides a Speaking Platform for Community Development Leaders
Category: Bright Ideas
Sep
01
Shelterforce Provides a Speaking Platform for Community Development Leaders
September 1, 2011
Aug
08
Historic income inequity creates a defining moment for the community economic development field.
August 8, 2011
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Jul
13
Gen Y, Millenials, and the evolution of community development, according to NACEDA Program Associate Frank Woodruff
July 13, 2011