Developers Exactions - Equitable Development Toolkit

Overview

Requires new commercial developments to contribute fees to the development of affordable housing, community services and infrastructure. (2004)

Corner Stores - Equitable Development Toolkit

Overview

Offers residents, policymakers, business leaders, and advocates ideas and strategies for improving small stores in underserved communities. (2011)

Cooperative Ownership Models - Equitable Development Toolkit

Overview

Co-op models targeted to low- income residents can offer financial benefits, business skills, and experience in running a democratically- controlled enterprise. (2004)

Community Reinvestment Act - Equitable Development Toolkit

Overview

Congressional mandate that financial institutions help meet credit needs of the communities in which they operate, including low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. (2004)

Community Mapping - Equitable Development Toolkit

Overview

Mapping can be used to advocate for community benefits, convey development opportunities, track vacant properties, and more. (2004)

Commercial Linkage Strategies - Equitable Development Toolkit

Overview

A range of programs and fees that tie economic development to the construction of affordable housing. (2004)

Code Enforcement - Equitable Development Toolkit

Overview

Can be an important tool for protecting tenants. (2004)

Affordable Housing - Equitable Development Toolkit

Overview

Based on a workshop, this is an umbrella tool that introduces advocates to affordable housing strategies and helps them match their goals with appropriate tools. (2007)

Community Strategies to Prevent Asthma - Equitable Development Toolkit

Overview

Strategies and resources for improving air quality in homes, in schools, and outdoors. (2008)

CDCs with Resident Shareholders - Equitable Development Toolkit

Overview

Offers low-income residents the opportunity to own equity in real estate projects spearheaded by community development corporations (CDCs). (2004)

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