Community based responses to the foreclosure crisis: A focus on community development corporations in Massachusetts
by Vidrine, Emily, M.A., UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL, 2011, 88 pages; 1495886

Abstract:

This thesis tells the story of the community based responses to the U.S. foreclosure crisis that began in 2006 and was still ongoing at the time of this thesis. With a specific focus on Massachusetts community development corporations (CDCs), I compare the overall community based responses to those of the Great Depression housing crisis. I conducted interviews to understand a specific piece of the community based response today. The information gleaned from the interviews contributes to our understanding of how communities recover from destabilizing economic downturn. In addition, this thesis emphasizes the important role that CDCs play in supporting community development and neighborhood stability. Lastly, it is an account of how communities and government policies influence one another.

 
AdviserRobert Forrant
SchoolUNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL
SourceMAI/ 49-06, p. , Jul 2011
Source TypeThesis
SubjectsLand use planning; Public policy; Social structure
Publication Number1495886
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