This research brief by Rocio Sanchez-Moyano of the SF Fed examines homebuying patterns during the pandemic the years that followed.| Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
The Fed's SBCS captures how small businesses in the U.S. are doing and their experiences accessing financing. This important information is shared with lenders, policymakers, and those who support small businesses to help inform targeted solutions that build economic resilience.| Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
What started as a tribute to our beloved friend and colleague Eileen Yee has now become a part of Discova’s culture. Pink Week is a time of giving, laughing, remembering, and lifting others up through education and community action.| Discova
The University of Alabama System has begun a national search for the next president of The University of Alabama in Huntsville. A presidential search advisory committee has been appointed to guide the process, which includes gathering input from stakeholders, developing the position profile and criteria, and recruiting and evaluating candidates. “UAH is a premier research […] The post UA System Invites Input in Search for Next UAH President appeared first on Huntsville Business Journal.| Huntsville Business Journal
Village of Promise will host the seventh annual One Table Huntsville, presented by Bentley Buick GMC. The event is scheduled for Monday, November 24, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Big Spring Park. It will bring together community members to share a meal, connect, and highlight the spirit of togetherness in Huntsville. One […] The post One Table Huntsville Invites the Community to Share a Meal and Connect appeared first on Huntsville Business Journal.| Huntsville Business Journal
First Horizon Bank has established the Huntsville Advisory Board, a new group aimed at guiding strategic planning, fostering business development, and strengthening community ties across Huntsville and the broader North Alabama region. The board brings together a roster of prominent local leaders who will advise the bank on opportunities to advance the city’s business climate […] The post First Horizon Taps Four Local Experts for New Huntsville Advisory Board appeared first on Huntsville ...| Huntsville Business Journal
Bank Independent was ranked #32 on this prestigious list, which recognizes employers where people truly love to work. It is the fourth consecutive year that| Huntsville Business Journal
More than 100 Republican lawmakers have signed a letter requesting the Trump administration continue to carry out the statutory obligations| ABA Banking Journal
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr today praised the work of community development financial institutions and the CDFI Fund, saying it| ABA Banking Journal
It is important that the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund maintain appropriate staff and funding to continue its mission, the| ABA Banking Journal
The Trump administration will lay off Community Development Financial Institutions Fund staff in December as part of a series of| ABA Banking Journal
The American Bankers Association Foundation today announced the recipients of its 2025 ABA Foundation Community Commitment Awards. The prestigious annual| ABA Banking Journal
In summer 2026 the World Community Development Conference will be coming to Scotland! I am part of a group of lecturers from the Community Development programmes at the University of Glasgow who ar…| Dr Ruth Pearce
Republican and Democratic lawmakers expressed support for the Community Development Financial Institution Fund following media reports that the Trump administration| ABA Banking Journal
The American Heart Association Regional Office in Huntsville, Alabama is working to advance heart health across the community.| Huntsville Business Journal
On April 10th and 11th, 2025, Deakin University and the Community...| CDJ
MidCity District has announced its lineup of fall activities. The schedule includes the following events:| Huntsville Business Journal
The Snail on the Wall bookstore threw itself a double birthday party this past weekend, and Huntsville book lovers turned out to celebrate.| Huntsville Business Journal
Remember when Communities did big ambitious things? Above are two of my pictures of the Grwyne Fawr Reservoir sitting about 16 km (10 miles) north of Abergavenny in the Black Mountains. The first p…| What's the PONT
AmPac Business Capital names Thomas Galindo, CFA, as Chairman of the Board, bringing decades of banking expertise and community leadership.| AmPac Business Capital
Executive director, Sankofa Community Development Corporation, Lower Ninth Ward After Rashida Ferdinand earned her master’s degree in ceramics, she considered moving to New York for its energy and professional opportunities. “But I wanted to also be in a warm environment, physically and culturally,” she says. “Being around blue, purple, yellow houses. Being around my family. My grandmother was getting older. So it was a no-brainer.” …| A Peace of My Mind
The University of Alabama in Huntsville’s College of Business and Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) marked the latest step in their| Huntsville Business Journal
Tuesday morning thunderstorms gave way to clear skies as if on cue for a ceremony christening the new Madison Chamber of Commerce offices.| Huntsville Business Journal
Mayor Tommy Battle presented the Fiscal Year 2026 budget the day before the Huntsville City Council’s last regular meeting two weeks ago, followed by a work| Huntsville Business Journal
There was a kilt-wearing bagpiper, politicians and assorted city luminaries. There were young figure skaters. There were equally young hockey players.| Huntsville Business Journal
A town hall held Tuesday at Lee High School was informative, but otherwise uneventful.| Huntsville Business Journal
Discover how EYEF is transforming education and empowering youth worldwide in our latest Impact Report.| Discova
From assisting tour groups in Vietnam's Mekong Delta during her college days to leading community development projects at Discova, Educational Development Team Leader Chi Ngo's journey proves tourism can uplift local lives when done responsibly.| Discova
With 98% of our team at Kaura Bali hailing from the surrounding village, their sense of pride, ownership, and authenticity create an experience unlike any other. Meet three individuals whose personal journeys reflect the heart, vision, and transformative spirit of this immersive retreat.| Discova
Discova’s Group Customer Experience Leader shares his journey as a gay man, highlights LGBTQ+ inclusion initiatives at Discova, the importance of allyship, and his commitment to fostering a diverse, welcoming workplace.| Discova
A new data interactive and a recent webinar from the SF Fed Community Engagement and Analysis team shed light on homeownership trends in the 12th District.| Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
The American Bankers Association Foundation today released a new resource for nonprofit organizations on how to establish and maintain bank| ABA Banking Journal
To paraphrase a famous cop and lawyer show: In the local government planning system, there are two separate but equally important groups – those who specialize in land use, and... The post ARC Workshop Brings Together Land Use and Transportation Planners appeared first on ARC.| ARC
The Treasury Department today named Dietrich Douglas as acting director of the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund following the resignation| ABA Banking Journal
# Bothell becomes the first city in either King or Snohomish County to fully eliminate off-street parking mandates in order to reduce costs for homebuilding. The move clearly solidifies the city as a leader on housing and land use reform.| The Urbanist » Advocacy journalism for better cities.
Avoid costly mistakes in community asset mapping. Discover 8 common pitfalls—and practical fixes—for fresh data, deep engagement, and smart resource use.| Visible Network Labs
The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) announced today that it has awarded $1,040,000 in Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) grants for six planning studies across metro Atlanta to help communities transform into... The post ARC Awards $1,040,000 in Livable Centers Initiative Grants to Help Six Communities Become More Vibrant, Walkable Places appeared first on ARC.| ARC
The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) announced today it will provide critical planning and technical support services to seven metro Atlanta communities through the agency’s Community Development Assistance Program (CDAP). The... The post ARC Selects Seven Recipients for 2025 Community Development Assistance Program appeared first on ARC.| ARC
(ATLANTA – MARCH 10, 2025) – The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 12 regarding an update to the Regional Development Plan (RDP). The...| ARC
The COVID-19 pandemic upended housing markets. This blog post launches an interactive chart that accompanies our research paper on pandemic homebuyers.| Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
Empower students like John - support education and donate to the Eileen Yee Educational Fund. Excerpt: Shy and uncertain around computers, John found his voice through the Kaura-Gen Digital Programme. His journey from farm helper to digital storyteller shows how creativity and community support can spark lasting confidence.| Discova
In the coalfields of Martin County in Eastern Kentucky, where mining once shaped both the land and the economy, a new initiative is getting off the ground. As the coal industry declined, it left vast tracts of land deforested, compacted and covered in invasive species. Renew Appalachia, a project spanning 7,000 acres of former mine […]| Mountain Association
The Community Development Advisory Committee is hosting two public hearings on Thursday, June 5, at 6 p.m. in the Basement Training Room of Bryan City Hall.| City of Bryan, Texas
Uncover the 7 types of community assets: people, places, partnerships & more. Learn to identify & map your community's strengths!| Visible Network Labs
House Democrats are urging Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to exempt the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund from a recent executive| ABA Banking Journal
Our intro guide on community asset mapping has everything you need to know to get started with asset-based community development (ABCD).| Visible Network Labs
Positively Different Short Film Festival’s curatorial team brings this year’s audience 48 films separated into 9 sets. From Thursday 3 to Sunday 6 April, documentaries and fiction shorts from all corners of the world meet in (made accessible*) Astor Cinema. Leaving behind the solid ground of our bright or grim realities, we open our hearts and minds to what has yet to come. Tickets: https://www.more.com/gr-el/tickets/cinema/pdsff25 Take a look at the festival‘s trailer, HERE.Read the pr...| Inter Alia
Athens Naked Truth is a campaign that aims at highlighting how community, solidarity and sisterhood can be the key in creating collective solutions and proposing concrete alternatives to the existing normalisation and institutionalisation of violence. Athens Naked Truth is an installment in a series of actions that are taking place in the context of Super FEM , which promotes equal treatment of all genders and aims to achieve personal and collective empowerment for femininities and...| Inter Alia
Listen to me read the post… “By the end of the week, we’ll have turned you into a blues band.” Gulp. I could feel the anxiety rise when I heard those words. A blues band?! Me?! I have no musical talent and my Mennonite body is rhythmically stunted from all of those “dancing is sin” […] The post Music as a reflection of life: What I learned from jazz drummer Jerry Granelli appeared first on Heather Plett.| Heather Plett
Rebloom Festival at Istanbul, 5 – 7 December 2024 How many of your favourite creatives – actors, dancers, composers, directors, authors – escaped oppressive lands before they produced their masterpiece? How many millions before and after them had their identities, unique skills and talents denied or forgotten due to the hardships of displacement or the dehumanising experience of incarceration? This December, our festival in Istanbul was a celebration of these artistic identities; a spac...| Inter Alia
Huntsville Hospital Health System is undergoing significant growth, both in physical infrastructure and leadership, to meet the demands of North Alabama’s| Huntsville Business Journal
Discova staff is walking 101 km this month to raise awareness about students in the communities we support who often walk up to 4 km daily to get to and from school, often leading to dropouts.| Discova
On September 21 & 22, we invited femininities, queer and trans people who live, work, frequent or have other personal attachments to the neighbourhood of Exarchia, to join us in a counter-cartography workshop, to collectively map Exarchia it as we experience it, through a gendered perspective. What happens when you walk home at night? Do you ever feel unsafe? Who has your back? Those were the questions we had been posing at ourselves and through a questionnaire and two street actions and the ...| Inter Alia
By Nsizwazonke E Yende Our paper explored the politics and ambiguities associated with ward committees in enhancing community development through democratic participation. We adopted and used Gidden’s theory of structuration as a theoretical lens to interpret the findings from the literature. The theory looks at the context and the relationship between individuals and society. We […]| CDJ
Eileen Yee was a force to reckon with in the Education Travel industry. After her sudden passing last year, Discova has set up an education fund in her honour to reduce the high school dropout rate in the local communities we work with in Asia.| Discova
Meet our exceptional guide, Sokhoeun Bout, who saw great tragedy befall his country as a child but came out of it inspired and motivated to share Cambodia's rich history and traditional culture with visitors.| Discova
From joining Discova as a Reservations Executive to becoming a Guide Development Leader, learn how Yuki Honda is pursuing her travel passions and encouraging young people to pursue guiding in Japan.| Discova
Let’s talk about creating change. Together.| Theory of Change Community
Academic publishing is a strange beast, and it’s getting stranger. Authors write for free, reviewers work uncompensated, and editorial boards volunteer their time and expertise. Nobody is ever paid for their writing. You’d hope that at the end of that process journal articles would be inexpensive, but of course they’re not. In 2024, you can […] The post CDJ Plus is Dead! Long Live CDJ Plus! appeared first on CDJ.| CDJ
This program is grounded in relational practices and mentorship opportunities that will build upon your already trusted leadership capacities for community-led, community-driven development.| Coady Institute
Agrihoods, neighborhoods that incorporate food production into their design, have been getting more attention in the residential development world. In many cases, these projects are conventional sprawl with a tiny community garden or orchard. Whereas, in their truest form, agrihoods weave food production into the design and experiential fabric of their communities in much more …| Terrapin Bright Green
