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An Overview of the Literature on Community Development Corporations

Abstract

A review of literature dealing with community development corporations (CDCs) in the US is presented, focusing on key activities in which CDCs engage & on research regarding the progress of CDCs in achieving their goals of affordable housing & social development. The challenges faced by CD researchers are discussed, the history & development of CDCs are explored, ways in which CDCs engage in economic development are treated, & CDC involvement in community-building is considered.

Journal

Nonprofit Management and Leadership

(1993)
vol4 no2 pages241-255

Categories

  1. Nonprofit Service Sectors  
  2. Housing