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Economic Development



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Strong, healthy neighborhoods require a strong local economy.  Boston CDCs have come to understand that their work in developing affordable housing is incomplete without addressing  gaps in economic opportunity and economic vitality of their communities.  Community economic development attracts well-paying jobs and business establishments that serve local residents’ consumer and service needs; supports small businesses that are a part of the community; and removes blight and deterioration in neighborhood  business districts. 


Boston’s LISC’s economic development support is concentrated in three areas:


LISC provides program funding, project financing, and technical assistance to advance this important aspect of community development work.   LISC-sponsored forums and research have helped policy-makers, funders and practitioners reach common understanding and explore solutions to economic development barriers facing neighborhoods.