January/February 2017
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Subscribe OnlineHousing Instability: Single-Family Evictions in One Atlanta Metro County
02/16/2017 - A recent discussion paper examines housing instability and the rise of institutional investors in Fulton County's single-family rental housing. This article discusses the findings and implications for communities and families.
Fed Access Podcast Looks at Strengthening Mobile Home Communities
02/15/2017 - Tune in to learn how organizations are helping manufactured home residents across the country take ownership of their communities to improve economic stability and security. This article provides more details.
Exploring Atlanta's Community Development Landscape with Governor Lael Brainard
02/06/2017 - Fed Governor Brainard visited Atlanta neighborhoods with community and economic development and supervision and regulation team members. They met with community members and organizations to discuss local efforts.
Uneven Opportunity: Variation in Employers' Educational Preferences for Middle-Skills Jobs
01/25/2017 - New Philadelphia and Atlanta Fed research explores why employer preferences for bachelor's degrees for the most prevalent opportunity occupations differ significantly between metro areas. This article summarizes the findings.
Engaging Workforce Development: A Framework for Meeting CRA Obligations
01/20/2017 - How can banks participate in workforce development activities to meet their obligations under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)? This article introduces a Fed resource that examines the topic.
What Affects a Community's Ability to Raise Capital?
01/19/2017 - A Philadelphia Fed report provides insights on the metro area and organizational factors that affect a community's ability to attract foundation support for community and economic development activities. Learn more in this article.