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Community Development

The Dallas Fed’s Community Development team promotes the economic resilience and mobility of low- and moderate-income individuals, families and communities. Learn more about us.

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Recent Publications

Opportunity Zones in Texas

This article explores the implications of a new tax incentive program to spur investment in low-income communities.

Weathering the Storm

This report provides a brief overview of disaster recovery and its connection to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA).

Next Generation Sector Partnerships: A Series of Case Studies

A look at partnerships that advance workforce and economic competitiveness in five separate regions.

2017 Small Business Credit Survey: Report on Employer Firms

This report presents national survey findings on business conditions, financial challenges and credit environment from the perspective of over 8,000 small business owners with employees.

2017 Small Business Credit Survey: Report on Disaster-Affected Firms

This report presents survey findings on the business conditions, insurance coverage and credit environment of small businesses located in FEMA-designated disaster zip codes across mainland U.S.

Seizing the Opportunity for Equitable and Inclusive Redevelopment: Galveston’s Trials After Hurricane Ike Offer Lessons for Other Communities

This report highlights lessons learned from continued recovery efforts in Galveston, Texas, following Hurricane Ike, which can inform communities currently rebuilding after recent natural disasters.

Consumer Credit Trends for Dallas County

This report presents an analysis of current county- and ZIP code-level credit conditions for Dallas—data not readily available from other sources.

The CRA at 40: Law Remains a Cornerstone of Community Development

The second issue of the Community Outlook Series, which uses survey data and qualitative interviews to assess the successes and challenges of low-and moderate-income Texans.

Upcoming and Recent Events

RAISE Texas Summit 2018

This conference will examine tools, programs and services that help Texans increase their financial health and resilience.
Dec. 5–6, 2018 | Dallas Fed

bigBANG! 2018: Dallas Deals and Dreams

This conference will explore how to drive economic mobility and resilience in all Dallas communities.
Oct. 24-26, 2018 | Dallas

Investing in What Matters

This event focused on how to drive investments in outcomes in health, workforce development, education and housing.
April 26, 2018 | Dallas

Dallas County Consumer Credit Forum

This event marked the release of a new Dallas Fed report on consumer credit and debt in Dallas County.
March 6, 2018 | Dallas Fed

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In Focus

The Scarcity of Texas Affordable Housing

This issue of the Community Outlook Series uses survey data and qualitative interviews to assess successes and challenges in housing for low- and moderate-income families across Texas.

Regional Talent Pipelines: Collaborating with Industry to Build Opportunities in Texas

This report takes an in-depth look at how Texas communities are creating advancement opportunities for lower-skilled workers and helping jobseekers adapt to a changing labor market.

New Era for Payday Lending: Regulation, Innovation and the Road Ahead

This article provides an overview of the latest in Texas' payday lending field and low-cost alternatives.

Las Colonias in the 21st Century

This study examines successes and challenges in infrastructure, housing, economic opportunity, education and health along the Texas–Mexico border.

Building Wealth

This guide is a financial education resource that provides an overview of wealth-building strategies for consumers, community leaders, teachers and students.

Frameworks for Bank-Community Partnerships

Community Development

Areas of Focus

Stay Updated on Our Publications and Events

Opportunity Zones in Texas

Weathering the Storm

Next Generation Sector Partnerships: A Series of Case Studies

2017 Small Business Credit Survey: Report on Employer Firms

2017 Small Business Credit Survey: Report on Disaster-Affected Firms

Seizing the Opportunity for Equitable and Inclusive Redevelopment: Galveston’s Trials After Hurricane Ike Offer Lessons for Other Communities

Consumer Credit Trends for Dallas County

The CRA at 40: Law Remains a Cornerstone of Community Development

RAISE Texas Summit 2018

bigBANG! 2018: Dallas Deals and Dreams

Investing in What Matters

Dallas County Consumer Credit Forum

Follow Us on Twitter

Federal Reserve System Community Development Resources

The Scarcity of Texas Affordable Housing

Regional Talent Pipelines: Collaborating with Industry to Build Opportunities in Texas

New Era for Payday Lending: Regulation, Innovation and the Road Ahead

Las Colonias in the 21st Century

Building Wealth

Weathering the Storm

Engaging Workforce Development

Healthy Communities

Closing the Digital Divide