Community Development Digest

Public-Private Partnership Creates Housing in New Orleans

cdd@cdpublications.com (Editor) — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:10:00 -0400

The renovations are the first underwritten by an $18 million fund that provides construction loans for new and renovated homes for low- and moderate-income families in New Orleans.

'Placemaking' Seen as Path Toward Vibrant Communities

cdd@cdpublications.com (Editor) — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:47:00 -0400

The combination of planning, design, and management of public spaces -- also known as "placemaking" -- is crucial for the economic health of communities of all sizes. And it's a concept that's taking hold in the planning departments of large and small cities all across the nation.

Selling the Dream: Comprehensive Community Development

cdd@cdpublications.com (Editor) — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:16:00 -0400

The president of St. Louis-based nonprofit redevelopment organization Urban Strategies Inc. was on the verge of securing financing for a much-needed early childhood education center in one of the poorest zip codes in Missouri when nearly $4 million in financial commitments from private donors for the center vanished following the financial collapse of the U.S. housing market.

DOL to Award $5 Million to Train Homeless Female Veterans, Families

cdd@cdpublications.com (Editor) — Fri, 17 May 2013 08:29:00 -0400

The grants will help provide approximately 1,900 veterans with job training and other career support services.

Manufacturing Promoted in USDA Rural Development Grants

cdd@cdpublications.com (Editor) — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:45:00 -0400

Grants of up to $100,000 each are available for qualified organizations to provide technical assistance to rural businesses for the purpose of business expansion and job creation.

Grants Designed to Support Resilient Communities Post-Sandy

cdd@cdpublications.com (Editor) — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:39:00 -0400

Grants of up to $500,000 each are available for projects that support the recovery of communities impacted by Superstorn Sandy as part of the Department of Commerce's Costal Resilience Network for Communities grant program.

Experts Eye Options for Affordable Transit-Oriented Housing

cdd@cdpublications.com (Editor) — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:29:00 -0400

Communities, say panelists, must rethink development strategies to encourage developers to include affordable housing.

Rural Development Faces Cuts in House's Farm Bill

cdd@cdpublications.com (Editor) — Fri, 17 May 2013 06:12:00 -0400

Both the House and Senate agriculture committees have approved farm bills with varying impact on rural development programs and assistance.

Second Round of Affordable Housing Grants Could Happen

cdd@cdpublications.com (Editor) — Fri, 17 May 2013 05:47:00 -0400

A Housing Assistance Council official tells us discussions are underway for a second competition for its popular Affordable Housing for Rural Veterans Program.

Community Development News From Coast to Coast

cdd@cdpublications.com (Editor) — Fri, 17 May 2013 05:38:00 -0400

A quick roundup of development-related news from around the nation.