Introduction

Most people want to live in communities where they can be healthy, safe and educated. Nonetheless, many communities have become distressed by poverty, crime and deteriorating housing, streets and sidewalks. These situations often make residents feel unsafe and threaten their sense of self-worth and community pride.

Community revitalization aims to help distressed neighborhoods become places where people want to live, work and play. Community revitalization can focus on reducing crime, repairing homes, creating economic opportunities and enhancing the overall quality of community life.

Browse this section to learn about community revitalization and the ways we can help improve our communities.