The following are articles and reports on the web that the Community and Economic Development Program at the UNC School of Government shared through social media over the past month. Follow us on twitter or facebook to receive regular updates.
Items of interest related to CED in North Carolina:
Shelterforce looks at how Buncombe County NC tax appraisal process leads to relatively higher tax assessments in neighborhoods where home prices are below the median (especially minority neighborhoods); compares to Wake County; quotes faculty colleague Kirk Boone. bit.ly/3GauOKn
Wall Street Journal uses North Carolina example of American Homes 4 Rent to illustrate why families are renting single family homes rather than buying in current market. on.wsj.com/3XCT9yn
Eastern NC Commercialization Center breaks ground in Ayden, NC. Multiple public partners collaborated over many years to bring food processing services to farmers, food manufacturers, and entrepreneurs in Pitt County and the surrounding region. bit.ly/3gJxnbQ
Helpful summary of housing bonds that were approved by NC voters in 2022, written by NC Housing Coalition’s Stephanie Watkins-Cruz (alum of UNC MPA and DFI). bit.ly/3VjeMCz
Other CED Items:
Federal Reserve post on national survey results showing COVID-19 disruptions continue to negatively impact low-income communities and the organizations that serve them, including housing instability, inflation, and recruitment of staff and volunteers. bit.ly/3VFOVEm
Last month’s edition of “What @sog_ced is reading….” October 2022