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St. Louis aldermen hear CDCs’ case for steady funding after tornado, pandemic-era cuts
Summary
Community development corporations told the Board of Aldermen’s Housing, Urban Development and Zoning Committee they are key to disaster response and neighborhood stability but face funding shortfalls after federal cuts and rising costs; CDC leaders urged the city to consider dedicated operating support.
St. Louis City’s Housing, Urban Development and Zoning Committee on Jan. 20 heard a presentation from the Community Builders Network and several legacy community development corporations about their neighborhood work, rapid tornado response and urgent funding needs.
The Community Builders Network’s executive director, Linda, told the committee the coalition planned to explain what CDCs do locally and why their place-based work matters for recovery and longtime neighborhood stability. "We are all here because we all love St. Louis," Linda said, framing CDCs as neighborhood-rooted organizations that both respond in emergencies and sustain long-term revitalization.
Constance of the North Newstead Association described CDCs as “place-based nonprofits” that serve low- and moderate-income residents and noted the current local footprint: CDCs self-report covering about two-thirds of the city across 40-plus neighborhoods and operating in 12 of the city’s 14 wards. She said there are approximately 11 CDCs currently operating in St. Louis City.
ParkCentral’s presenter, Abdul, described…
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