Underserved Communities

Mobile Parks and Recreation Fill a Need

Several cities are using mobile park and recreation services to augment existing parks and fill gaps in parks. LA County parks planner Clement Lau describes a sampling of mobile programs.

May 28, 2019 - UrbDeZine

Tailoring Bikeshare for Underserved Communities

As discussed on Longbeachize by Brian Addison, a new movement in Long Beach is working to make bikesharing more accessible for marginalized communities.

November 6, 2014 - Longbeachize

Popular Federal Tool for Investing in Distressed Areas Again Under Threat

A year after it was rescued from elimination, the federal New Market Tax Credit program is again facing extinction. Congress must act before the end of the year to save the popular tool for subsidizing investment in underserved communities.

December 26, 2013 - Next City

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HUD’s 2023 Innovative Housing Showcase

HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research

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