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Factors That Influence the Success of Community Development Corporations: A Case Study of Price Hill Will

Fisher, Elizabeth
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1277122189

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2010, MCP, University of Cincinnati, Design, Architecture, Art and Planning : Community Planning.
Community Development Corporations (CDCs) function in a highly competitive environment in which they constantly strive for resources and funding. In order to position itself for success, a CDC must possess knowledge of the various characteristics and traits that tend to lead to success. I propose that a strong support network and competent staff are necessary to accomplish this. This thesis employs a qualitative case study which explores the factors that influence the success of a local CDC, Price Hill Will (PHW). The methodology includes an analysis of open-ended interviews and report documents used to gauge which factors were most prevalent. The research uncovered five basic factors that appear to influence the success of PHW: effective and strong leadership; competent staff; political back and support; adequate and diverse funding; and an extensive network and reliable, strategic partnerships. CDC Board members and funders should consider recruiting top leaders and an experienced staff in order to increase the potential for neighborhood revitalization. An effective leader and staff are necessary to garner the political and financial support that is necessary to carry out a CDCs mission.
Charles Ellison, PhD (Committee Chair)
David Varady, PhD (Committee Member)
83 p.
Urban Planning
community development corporations; neighborhood revitalization

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  • Fisher, E. (2010). Factors That Influence the Success of Community Development Corporations: A Case Study of Price Hill Will [Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1277122189

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Fisher, Elizabeth. Factors That Influence the Success of Community Development Corporations: A Case Study of Price Hill Will. 2010. University of Cincinnati, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1277122189.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Fisher, Elizabeth. "Factors That Influence the Success of Community Development Corporations: A Case Study of Price Hill Will." Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati, 2010. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1277122189

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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