The Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, 1974-08-22

Item — Box: 33, Folder: 1

Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0035

Scope and Contents

The Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 established a program of community development block grants to address social, economic, and environmental problems in urban areas. The Act aimed to eliminate blight, improve living environments for low and moderate-income families, and promote economic opportunities. It emphasized the need for Federal, State, and local government cooperation and increased private investment in community development activities. The Act also required a report on the study of community development efforts to be submitted to Congress within one year of enactment.

Dates

Creation: 1974-08-22

Creator

From the Collection: Bartlett, Dewey F., 1919-1979 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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