Community Development Investment Review, Vol 5 Issue 2, 2009: Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

The Community Affairs Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco created the Center for Community Development Invest-ments to research and disseminate best practices in providing capital to low- and moderate-income communities. Part of this mission is accomplished by publishing the Community Development Investment Review. The Review brings together experts to write about various

community development investment topics including:

• Finance—new tools, techniques, or approaches that increase the volume, lower the cost, lower the risk, or in any way make investments in low-income communities more attractive;

• Collaborations—ways in which different groups can pool resources and expertise to address the capital needs of low-income communities;

• Public Policy—analysis of how government and public policy influence community development finance options;
• Best Practices—showcase innovative projects, people, or institutions that are improving the investment opportunities in low-income areas.

The goal of the Review is to bridge the gap between theory and practice and to enlist as many viewpoints as possible—government, nonprofits, financial institutions, and beneficiaries. As a leading economist in the community development field describes it, the Review provides “ideas for people who get things done.” For submission guidelines and themes of upcoming issues, visit our website: www.frbsf.org/cdinvestments. You may also contact David Erickson, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, 101 Market Street, Mailstop 215, San Francisco, California, 94105-1530.  (415) 974-3467, David.Erickson@sf.frb.org.