The vitality of our region is based on a healthy economy and strong communities. Research on community and economic development will examine issues around job growth, housing, asset development and neighborhood revitalization.

CRC and Community and Economic Development

CRC has performed ongoing data analysis for both Community Impact and Lyndhurst to assist in assessments of their programmatic impact. CRC also has provided analysis of regional economic trends, through participation in the Chamber of Commerce’s consumer price survey and research on underemployment in the region.

Most recently, CRC has completed an extensive report on fair housing as part of a federally funded grant to the City of Chattanooga.

Publications and Data

City of Chattanooga Fair Housing Study
Economics Section of Life in Hamilton County

Projects in Development

CRC is seeking funding to explore the relationship between population and job growth, educational attainment and public education.

Related Links

Urban Institute http://www.urban.org/
Brookings Institution Metropolitan Policy Program http://www.brookings.edu/metro/metro.htm