New research finds most Opportunity Zone dollars flow to neighborhoods that were already booming. As governors redraw the map, local communities can help zero in on the “Goldilocks” zones.

CoMotion GLOBAL, the world’s most influential gathering of urban mobility leaders, today announced the launch of Mayors in ...

This decision is drawing enormous bipartisan backlash. The CDFI Fund receives bipartisan support because it brings capital to ...

A long-planned vision for Harlem became reality Wednesday with the opening of the Urban League Empowerment Center, a $242 million, 414,000-square-foot hub that blends housing, history, and hope on ...

In the early 20th century, as millions of African-Americans fled the racial terror and economic oppression of the Jim Crow ...

Ramsey County has named Josh Olson as director of Community and Economic Development. The hiring process began in January and Olson starts on April 14. He has been serving as interim director since ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Nearly 50% of Black Middle Tennesseans live below the poverty level according to a new report, but programs like those at the Urban League are helping create success stories ...

In November, Portland City Council approved an ambitious tax increment financing plan for the Cully neighborhood. The goal will be to aid in economic development and invest in affordable housing in ...

Forty community-based economic development programs across Boston will share in $2.2 million in grant money aimed at lifting the fortunes of low- and moderate-income city residents. The money comes ...

Kansas City is positioning itself as a national leader in inclusive, forward-thinking urban development, says Vaeth.