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Economic Development

The Community Economic Development (CED) unit aims to empower Los Angeles communities and community-based organizations in their efforts attack poverty at its roots. The CED unit is committed to building clean, safe, and economically vibrant neighborhoods through community education, policy advocacy, and legal representation.

To achieve this, we assist in developing, training, and empowering community-based organizations and low-income individuals to become actively involved in the revitalization process. Our work helps clients:

Create and improve access to self-sufficiency wage jobs
Develop and preserve affordable housing
Develop child care facilities and youth centers
Improve the transportation system and create transportation alternatives
Get involved with development projects in their neighborhoods
Access other support services

Please explore this section to learn more about CED projects and services.

 

 

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