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:
Lincoln Institute report on US community land trusts, where home affordability is improved in perpetuity because land is community-owned and only the structure is sold to homebuyer. Report finds 7 in NC. https://bit.ly/3Psxis2
DFI in the news:
In 2015, the City of Kannapolis partnered with DFI to revitalize its half vacant downtown. Today, downtown Kannapolis is a vibrant hub of community and growth. See how DFI’s efforts supported the city to create a bustling, walkable downtown. Learn more about the partnership: https://www.sog.unc.edu/about/news/development-kannapolis-0
DFI project in Orangeburg SC — mixed-use historic Railroad Corner — receives a $22.7 MM RAISE grant for a pedestrian overpass, improving connectivity between neighboring HBCUs and downtown: https://bit.ly/3rc1X2N
Other CED Items: