Community Development

community development

image of communitiesThe Federal Reserve Bank of Boston promotes economic growth in lower-income communities by:

Convening Stakeholders: We bring together financial institutions, nonprofits, public officials, researchers, and practitioners to collaborate on community and economic development initiatives;

Conducting Research
: We provide policymakers and practitioners with objective, high-quality analysis to tackle economic challenges facing lower-income communities;

Identifying Approaches that Work
: We stimulate new ideas by, among others, sharing the community development insights of practitioners and researchers through the only New England Magazine focused on this topic: Communities & Banking.


Latest Publications

cover of Communities and BankingCommunities & Banking Spring 2012
• Immigrants and the Economy
• Latino Small Businesses in Providence
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cover of New England Community Outlook SurveyNew England Community Outlook Survey
Quarter 4, 2011
Highlights and complete results from the fourth survey
cover of New England Community DevelopmentsNew England Community Developments
Issue 1, 2012

• Assessing the Community Impact of Neighborhood Stabilization Efforts
• Marketing REOs for Rental Properties
community development discussion paperHome-Mortgage Lending Trends in New England in 2010
Discussion Paper 2012-1

Analysis of home-mortgage lending trends from 2006 to 2010

News and Events

June 8, 2012
Business Opportunities in Community Development Lending — Vermont

May 9-11, 2012
Reinventing Older Communities: Building Resilient Cities offsite

April 25, 2012
Meet the Lenders for Maine Small Businesses
For small business owners, managers and entrepreneurs who want to start or grow a business. Sign up today for one-on-one meetings.

2010 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data
Applications, Originations, Denial Rates and High-Priced Loans in New England