The Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program provides the basic funding necessary to administer the many housing, public works, economic development and public service activities which help to further the city’s overall community development objectives.
Accomplishments
Some of the accomplishments managed through the Community Development Office include:
Construction of new energy-efficient single family housing and rehabilitation of affordable housing throughout the city’s older neighborhoods
Curb re-setting
Demolition of hundreds of unsafe and abandoned buildings throughout the city
Improvements to public facilities such as parks and playgrounds and various city buildings including the Senior Center, Library and City Hall
Provision of essential public services ranging from after school programs for youth to assistance to senior citizens to police walking patrols and drug enforcement activities
Safety and beautification improvements including street trees
Street and sidewalk improvements along many of the city’s entryways
Current Programs
Current CDBG funded programs which are carried out by other entities: