Nation's Cities - April 4, 2011

8 NATION’S CITIES WEEKLY
April 4, 2011

CDBG, from page 1
attractive community for our
citizens to live in and to attract
future economic development
for its growth.”
In addition to creating jobs
in the construction field and
providing work for many local
contractors, Chillicothe has lev-
eraged CDBG even further to
help small businesses prosper
in areas targeted for revitaliza-
tion. CDBG funds designated
for local matching grants were
mostly distributed to small busi-
nesses and specialty stores.

In addition to creating jobs in the construction field and
providing work for many local contractors, Chillicothe has
leveraged CDBG even further to help small businesses
prosper in areas targeted for revitalization.
was a great way to continue the
tradition of having an architec-
turally significant downtown to
build upon and preserve.”
Chillicothe is one of more
than 150 cities to receive hands-
on help through programs
modeled on NLC’s America

ACTION ALERT

Congress is currently deliberating CDBG
funding levels for both fiscal year 2011 and
2012. NOW is a critical time to call your
Members of Congress to tell them how your
community uses CDBG and why full fund-
ing is important to your hometown. More
resources are available at the CDBG Action
page at www.nlc.org. You can be connected
to the offices of your representative and sena-
tors by calling the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at
(202) 224-3121.

Downtown program, an inclu-
sive, constituent-driven pro-
gram designed to foster local
job creation, downtown busi-
ness development and a stronger
tax base for local governments.
America Downtown is sup-
ported by HyettPalma Inc., a
well-known downtown consult-
ing firm that helps communi-
ties develop comprehensive eco-
nomic development plans. The
technical assistance Chillicothe
received from HyettPalma con-
tributed to the development
of a downtown enhancement
plan that has won support in
the form of state-administered
CDBG grants.
In addition to downtown
revitalization, Chillicothe used
CDBG funds to rehabilitate
homes for low to moderate
income residents.

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