Office of Community and Economic Development
Collaboratives
Collaborating for a sustainable San Joaquin Valley.
The San Joaquin Valley's smart growth initiative is funded by a $4 million grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Driven by a compact of 14 of the Valley's largest cities, in partnership with several nonprofit organizations and regional stakeholders, the result will be an integrated plan for regional growth to guide the Valley for the next 20 years. The region will benefit from the implementation of a regional plan for civic engagement to build technical understanding of smart growth and implementation capacity among local leaders and the community.
Visit www.smartvalleyplaces.org
Download San Joaquin Valley Fair Housing and Equity Assessment, April 2014
Introduction to Economic Development Certificate Program
A collaborative project between California Academy for Economic Development, California Association for Local Economic Development, International Economic Development Council, and California State University, Fresno - University Business Center, Department of Continuing and Global Education, and OCED.
An intensive four-day course offered each year in October, this program is for new professionals entering the field of economic development, existing professionals, elected officials, and community leaders who want to advance their career and better serve their community.
Visit www.fresnostate-econdev.org
