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"a field of study that actively elicits&nbsp;[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civic_engagement community involvement]when working with government, and private sectors to build strong communities, industries, and markets.<sup id="cite_ref-1">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community_economic_development#cite_note-1 [1]]</sup>

Community economic development encourages using local resources in a way that enhances&nbsp;[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economic economic]&nbsp;opportunities while improving&nbsp;[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social social]&nbsp;conditions in a&nbsp;[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainability sustainable]&nbsp;way. Often CED initiatives are implemented to overcome crises, and increase opportunities for communities who are&nbsp;[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disadvantaged disadvantaged]. An aspect of “localizing economics,” CED is a community-centered process that blends social and economic development to foster the economic, social, ecological and cultural well-being of communities. For example, neighborhood business organizations target growth in specific commercial areas by lobbying government authorities for special tax rates and real estate developments."&nbsp; - Wikipedia

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Simon, William H. [2001]. ''The Community Economic Development Movement: Law, Business, and the New Social Policy.''

DOI:&nbsp;[https://doi.org/10.1215/9780822380825 https://doi.org/10.1215/9780822380825]

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