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The mission of the Association for Neighborhood & Housing Development (ANHD) is to build community power to win affordable housing and thriving, equitable neighborhoods for all New Yorkers.
As a coalition of community groups across New York City, we use capacity building and technical assistance, policy and research, and organizing and advocacy to support our members in building equity and justice in their neighborhoods and citywide.
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Recent Blogs
Reflections from Community Development Graduate Fellowship participant Wayne Chen
A year ago I couldn't have told you what an Industrial Business Zone was. I definitely couldn't have told you that there's a motorcycle repair shop on Dobbin Street where the owner, Valerie, repairs the coolest Harley-Davidsons you've ever seen and gets noise complaints from people who live right beside her shop.
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Better Small Business Lending Requires Better Data: Why Implementing Section 1071 Cannot Wait
Women- and minority-owned small businesses play a crucial role in our communities - yet they continue to face lending disparities that prevent them from reaching their full potential.
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Welcome the 2025-2026 Community Development Graduate Fellows
We are excited to welcome the 2025-2026 ANHD Community Development Graduate Fellowship Cohort!
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ANHD Submits Comments on NYSDFS Proposal for Nonbank Mortgage Lenders
ANHD recently submitted commentary on proposed regulations by the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYSDFS) that would establish a Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)-like framework for nonbank mortgage lenders operating in New York State.
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