HUD Local Liasion

Federal investment through the Partnership for Sustainable Communities' Challenge Grant program has been not only a source for community planning funding, but also a vital source of connection to federal grants and initiatives. The network of Sustainable Communities' grantees has provided insights and models regarding efforts taking place across the nation on sustainable community and economic development.

To continue collaboration, the Los Angeles HUD field office should create a position or designate a HUD officer to serve as a liaison between HUD's Office of Economic Resilience and the Collaborative. The purpose of this role will be to continue partnership efforts within the NELA Riverfront District and spur similar place-based community and economic development efforts for the neighborhoods along the 51 miles of the River.