Community Reinvestment Act: Economic Development and Neighborhood Impacts

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What type of information is sought regarding neighborhoods in relation to the Community Reinvestment Act?

Number of grocery stores in the vicinity
Gentrification and displacement of low- or moderate-income individuals (correct)
Number of schools in the area
Average income levels of residents

Which factor is considered to have impacted certain categories of the labor market according to the text?

Introduction of new public transportation routes
Entry or exit of major employers (correct)
Changes in tax policies
Construction of new residential buildings

What is a specific inquiry made about the local government structure?

Availability of public transportation options
Ratio of police officers to residents
Presence of an economic development department (correct)
Number of public parks in the area

What kind of working relationships does the text inquire about between the agency and community organizations?

Established working relationships at the neighborhood level (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text emphasize regarding financial institution participation in community development?

Assessing opportunities for participation in community development projects and services (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text seek to identify in relation to community development projects?

The most active organizations and effective financial intermediaries (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of understanding commercial development projects according to the text?

Their locations, job creation, and benefits to low- or moderate-income individuals (C) Signup and view all the answers

What information does the text seek about economic development programs funded by the city or state?

The number of residents benefiting annually and the design of programs to leverage funds from financial institutions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text inquire about specific to affordable housing or small business development?

Funding levels, targets, and financial institution participation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of information does the text ask about past projects requiring financing from financial institutions?

The terms of the financing and the outcomes of the projects (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility for economic development policy?

Economic development department (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the identified priorities for housing and economic development funds?

Local government programs (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is not determined regarding the impact of the funds?

Specific populations affected (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is not specified regarding the disbursement of funds?

Time frame for disbursement (A) Signup and view all the answers

What information is not provided in relation to affordable housing units?

Allocation details (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is not mentioned in relation to local credit, service, or community development needs?

Studies or surveys related to local credit (D) Signup and view all the answers

What impact has not been determined in the last several years?

Impact of absentee landlords (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is not discussed in relation to the availability of affordable housing units?

Zoning restrictions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is not provided about the impact of absentee landlords, credit needs, availability of financial services, or women- or minority-owned businesses in the area?

Allocation details for affordable housing (C) Signup and view all the answers

What has not been determined regarding the impact of funds on specific populations like the elderly, low-income families, and individuals with special needs?

Specific priorities for housing and economic development funds (B) Signup and view all the answers

What has not been mentioned about zoning restrictions in relation to affordable housing units?

No specific priorities identified (A) Signup and view all the answers

What has not been provided about studies or surveys related to local credit, service, or community development needs?

No specific priorities identified (B) Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Community Development and Economic Profile

Responsibility for economic development policy lies with the economic development department.
Local government programs target affordable housing, small business development, and community development projects.
The funding amount for these programs is currently unspecified.
Identified priorities for housing and economic development funds have been established by the local government.
The government has not determined the impact of the funds on specific populations like the elderly, low-income families, and individuals with special needs.
No information is provided on the impact of the funds in the last several years.
Allocation details for affordable housing, elderly needs, and special needs are not provided.
The time frame for the disbursement of funds, particularly Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, is not specified.
No specific priorities have been identified for this area.
No studies or surveys related to local credit, service, or community development needs are mentioned.
Zoning restrictions are not discussed in relation to the availability of affordable housing units.
No information is provided on the impact of absentee landlords, credit needs, availability of financial services, or the presence of women- or minority-owned businesses in the area.

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