Community Development Articles
Short-form insights on key community development topics, informed by research and engagement in the 12th District.
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How Can Native American Veterans Gain Access to a Benefit They Earned?
Craig Nolte
A federal program exists to provide more homeownership opportunities for Native Americans veterans on Indian reservations, yet less than one in six of the over 570 federally-recognized tribes have accessed the program. This is a program that Native American Veterans have earned but relatively few are able to enjoy the benefit.
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Are San Francisco’s Low-Income Residents Moving Up or Moving Out?
William Dowling
We all know that San Francisco is an expensive place to live. While the data seems to indicate a city that is doing well on all fronts, it does not tell a complete story.