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Get information on community and economic development trends across the Tenth Federal Reserve District.

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Financing the Pawnee Nation Behavioral Health Center: A grassroots approach to community wellness

The Pawnee Nation financed its Behavioral Health Center using an innovative and grassroots approach to build a capital stack.

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Unpacking the capital stack: What developers told us about creating affordable places to live

In market rate development, the Jenga pieces are all the same size. Affordable housing, they're all different sizes. It's messy.

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New interactive KC Fed tools provide current data on lower-income populations

LMI Data Books provide data on demographics, employment and wages, and housing down to at least the county level across the Tenth.

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2025 Federal Reserve CDFI Survey: Financial headwinds and persistent demand

The 2025 CDFI Survey shows CDFIs facing many of the same financial pressures states and cities face, such as uncertain conditions.

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New report shows how small towns benefit from route-based tourism as economic development

Americans’ ongoing love of a road trip can help small towns build their economies, according to a new report.

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Nebraska community development assessment: Uncovering needs, highlighting strengths

Over 12 months and 3,000 miles, here's what Nebraskans told us about the community landscape there.

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Workforce development at a crossroads: Four themes from roundtables in the 10th District

A series of roundtables across six states offer a detailed look at pressures shaping the field and strategies being used to adapt.

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Field Insights: What works in community development

More than 100 interviews sought to identify elements of a healthy community development ecosystem.

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Finding strength in relationships during uncertain times

The Money Matters Alliance organized information conversations of Kansas City-based bankers and community leaders.

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