COMMUNITY
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Nonprofits
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Developers
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Homebuilders
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Landlords
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Financial Institutions
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Educational Institutions
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Healthcare Providers
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Employers
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Workforce Intermediaries
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City & County Government
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Economic Development Corporations
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Incubators & Accelerators
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Chambers of Commerce
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Neighborhood Associations
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Our
Ecosystem
Includes
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Our Community Impact Goals
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Create Attainable Housing
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Accelerate Business Growth
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Create Jobs / Train Workforce
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Amplify Nonprofits
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Serve Our Neighbors
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Improve Quality of Life
What is People-Centered Community Economic Development?
Framework For Structuring Action Items
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Provide small businesses affordable, flexible spaces to grow
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Support residents’ health, safety, quality-of-life ammenities, and well-maintained environment
Built Environment
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Provide residents access to attainable housing
Economic Ecosystem
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Connect residents to quality employment in their area
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Provide small businesses and entrepreneurs with capital and assistance to grow and expand
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Support creativity, idea exchange, and innovation among residents and businesses
Social Environment​
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​Promote trust among residents, and facilitate interaction within the community
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Value the cultural and historical identities of communities
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Provide residents and small businesses with a dynamic, activated, and welcoming public realm
Civic Infrastructure
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Support place governance structures with funding, expertise, and partnerships
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Advance new networks and organizations within the community
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Encourage transparency and fairness in decision making
People, nonprofits, and small businesses, which in turn benefits local and regional economies