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April 3  ·  Industry News »

Maxine Waters Receives NACEDA Award

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) received the NACEDA Stephanie Tubbs Jones Legislator Award for her contributions to community development and community economic development at this year’s Third Annual NACEDA Summit. more

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    New Consolidated Plan Better Supports Community Investment Decisions

    Mercedes Márquez, HUD's assistant secretary for community and planning development, outlines changes to HUD's Consolidated Plan. These changes are intended to streamline the application process, making it easier to comply with requirements. In addition, the expanded data and new mapping tool will serve as resources in analyzing local need and targeting strategies to address local challenges.