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A Perspective on the Community Reinvestment Act
Belsky, Eric S. (2017-07)
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the passage of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). The CRA placed an affirmative obligation on banks and thrifts to provide credit in the communities in which they serve, particularly in low- and moderate-income (LMI) neighborhoods. Indeed, there is evidence that the CRA has made important contributions in bringing capital into these communities
Cascade , Volume 2

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New Markets Tax Credits: The Next Tool for Community Development Financing
Roberts, Buzz (2001)
The New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) has the potential to transform the financing of economic development in low-income communities much as the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) has done for affordable rental housing development.
e-Perspectives , Volume 1 , Issue 2

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The Housing Market and Its Influences
Smith, Marvin M. (2014-07)
The housing market influences our economic and social well-being. It serves as a prime mover of overall economic activity, the foundation for wealth creation, and the basis for the landscape of our neighborhoods as well as the dynamic relationship between cities (particularly older ones) and suburbs. The recent downturn in the housing market generated changes in its aforementioned influences. It also fostered changes in the regulatory environment in the mortgage market. These topics were discussed at the 2014 Reinventing Older Communities conference.
Cascade , Volume 2

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Advancing Regional Prosperity through Economic Inclusion: A Brief Conversation with Chicago Planning Agencies
Newberger, Robin G.; Keller, Jason (2017)
For years, arguments on behalf of economic inclusion were built on the principles of equity and justice ? the idea that everyone, including those with less income or fewer assets, should have access to resources and opportunities. But more recently, a growing number of entities, including metropolitan planning organizations, have broadened the motivation for inclusiveness to argue for the benefits that it bestows on all residents of a region, not just to those in economically marginalized neighborhoods. Two recent publications, "Inclusive Growth, "by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for ...
Profitwise , Issue 3 , Pages 29-31

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Tracking Philanthropic Support for Community and Economic Development: New Research from Two Federal Reserve Banks
Wardrip, Keith (2016-10)
How many grants do large foundations direct towards community and economic development (CED) activities? What kinds of activities are supported with these funds? Which metro areas receive the most philanthropic support and which receive the least?1 And why do some metro areas receive more than others? These are the questions that researchers at the community development departments of the Federal Reserve Banks of Philadelphia and Atlanta answer in newly completed research.
Cascade , Volume 4

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The Role of Transportation in Fostering Economic Mobility in Northeastern Pennsylvania
Ducceschi, Laura; Mierzwa, Erin (2017-10)
The Scranton Area Community Foundation (SACF), founded 63 years ago to promote change and growth in northeastern Pennsylvania, embarked on a series of community discussions more than a year ago to elicit information about the region?s opportunities for economic growth
Cascade , Volume 3

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Small Businesses Report Better Financing Outcomes
Borek, Nathaniel (2016-04)
Small businesses provide substantial employment and services and are an important part of the U.S. economy. One measure of small business conditions is the findings of the 2015 Small Business Credit Survey1 (SBCS). The survey, which is a collaborative effort of the community development departments of the Federal Reserve Banks of New York, Atlanta, Boston, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Richmond, and St. Louis, includes responses from small businesses operating in 26 states.2 This article summarizes highlights of the 2015 SBCS.
Cascade , Volume 2

Speech
Working Cities Challenge: remarks at the MetroHartford Alliance breakfast event \"Working Cities, Thriving Communities: How Cross-Sector Collaboration Helps Our Communities Thrive\", Hartford, Connecticut, August 8, 2018
Rosengren, Eric S. (2018-08-08)
Eric Rosengren presented an overview of the Working Cities Challenge covering, among other topics, the initiatives taking place in Connecticut.
Speech , Paper 134

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Measuring the Quality, Not Quantity, of Job Creation
Baldini, Noelle (2016-01)
Job creation has long been seen as a worthy goal that supports economic growth while providing opportunities for the local workforce. Increasingly, however, stakeholders are beginning to ask whether success should be measured purely by the quantity of jobs created without regard for the quality of those jobs. This article explores various efforts that are underway to encourage the creation, dissemination, and integration of job quality standards into investment, philanthropic, and economic development efforts aimed at job creation.
Cascade , Volume 1

Speech
Community Development: What Does it Take to Create an Economy that Works for All?
Erickson, David J. (2021-06-03)
Remarks at Capital Quest: Connecting Capital to Communities (delivered via videoconference).
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