Equitable Economic and Community Development Policy Guide

Copyright
2021
Published By
Well Being In the Nation Network

Economic development and community development are ways to build better places to live. It is equitable when community members can decide on and take action together. Economic development only focuses on the community’s economy. It is usually led by the government or business community. Community development’s goal is broader. The goal is to build a more healthy community with more opportunities for low-income, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. It’s a way to support and empower communities. Both economic and community development can include building affordable housing and creating good jobs. But community development puts more focus on getting the community involved.

The below policies will promote more equitable economic development in communities.

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Resources & Tools


Graphic displaying title of policy 'Provide Unemployment Benefits to All Workers'
Provide Unemployment Benefits to All Workers
Resource - Policy Brief
Published on 10/28/2021
Graphic displaying title of policy 'Build Community Capacity through Trusted Organizations'
Build Community Capacity through Trusted Organizations
Resource - Policy Brief
Published on 10/28/2021
Graphic displaying title of policy 'Encourage Growth of Community Land Trusts'
Encourage Growth of Community Land Trusts
Resource - Policy Brief
Published on 04/16/2021
Graphic displaying title of policy 'Expand USDA Micro-Loan Program for Farmers'
Expand USDA Micro-Loan Program for Farmers
Resource - Policy Brief
Published on 04/16/2021
Graphic displaying title of policy 'Expand and Reform Opportunity Zones'
Expand and Reform Opportunity Zones
Resource - Policy Brief
Graphic displaying title of policy 'Increase Community Benefits Agreements'
Increase Community Benefits Agreements
Resource - Policy Brief
Published on 04/16/2021
Graphic displaying title of policy 'Spur Public-Private Investment Through a Small Business Opportunity Plan'
Spur Public-Private Investment Through a Small Business Opportunity Plan
Resource - Policy Brief
Published on 04/16/2021
Graphic displaying title of policy 'Expand Micro-Lending'
Expand Micro-Lending
Resource - Policy Brief
Published on 04/16/2021
Graphic displaying title of policy 'Prioritize Inclusive and Equitable Contracting Processes'
Prioritize Inclusive and Equitable Contracting Processes
Resource - Policy Brief
Published on 04/16/2021
Graphic displaying title of policy 'Create a White House
Create a White House "Strikeforce" to Help Rural Communities Get Funds
Resource - Policy Brief
Published on 04/16/2021
Graphic displaying title of policy 'Promote Inclusionary Zoning'
Promote Inclusionary Zoning
Resource - Policy Brief
Published on 04/16/2021

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Published on 04/20/2021