National Community Development Month

Mark Your Calendar! Community Development Month is April 2024

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Highlights from #CDWeek2023

States engaged federal and local partners, including members of Congress, on successful deployment of CDBG and HOME to address affordable housing, infrastructure, and related priorities. Examples included:

  • The Colorado Department of Local Affairs held an event, Flats at Ford Street, an affordable housing development in Golden, CO. Speakers included Governor Jared Polis, Congresswoman Brittany Petterson, and Mayor of Golden Laura Weinberg. More details here.
  • The Missouri Department of Economic Development hosted state and local officials to recognize CDBG’s support of a wastewater treatment facility in Branson. Governor Mike Parson delivered remarks on state-directed use of program funds and issued a proclamation in recognition of CD week. Press release here.
  • The Delaware State Housing Authority held an event in Dover to showcase the impact of CDBG, HOME, and Housing Trust Fund in the state. Attendees highlighted affordable housing at The Flats Phase III & IV supported by HUD investments. Speakers included Sen. Tom Carper and HUD Regional Administrator Matt Heckles. News release here.
  • The Nebraska Department of Economic Development and Governor Jim Pillen presented the 2023 Governor’s Showcase Award to Wood River, NE for downtown improvements, new senior and aquatic centers, and a new childcare facility; projects were supported through state and federal investments including CDBG. Press release here.
  • COSCDA partnered with Fairfax County, Virginia for site visits to housing developments in the D.C. area. Attendees included Congressman Don Beyer and HUD headquarter officials. Fairfax County Board Chairman Jeff McKay recognized National Community Development Week through a local proclamation.

Highlights from #CDWeek2022

CDBG Coalition Releases New Report

HUD-CPD Principal Dep Assistant Secretary Visits w. SC Office of Resiliency in Columbia, SC

Congressional Champions for CDBG

Local News Media

UT Workforce Services Christina Davis discusses CD Week on ABC 4

COSCDA Member Engagement

NCDA, COSCDA Host Fairfax County HCD to Highlight CDBG in the Community

Deputy Secretary Adrianne Todman delivers remarks for National Community Development Week 2022