Equitable development strengthens economies by creating inclusive, resilient, and vibrant communities. From closing gaps and increasing access to sharing and deploying resources after a natural disaster, equitable development is an essential tool for every lower-income community. Explore the latest equitable development articles and research from Fed experts.

Is federal broadband funding going to states that need it most?
By Marycruz De Leon, Kassandra Huhn, Prithvi Kalkunte, and Xiaohan Zhang

Funding to address broadband gaps in the Eleventh District
By Marycruz De Leon, Kassandra Huhn, Prithvi Kalkunte, and Xiaohan Zhang

Community Conditions Survey goes national
By Steven Howland

State capacity grants will support digital access, tools and skills
By Marisa Martinez

More ears to the economic ground
By Karmi Mattson and Shannon Lewis

Examining the Origination and Sale of Loans by Community Development Financial Institutions
By Jacob Scott, Maria Carmelita Recto, and Jonathan Kivell

Housing, Jobs, Credit Access, and the Power of Communities Coming Together
By Mary Godleski-Cantin

Consumer Credit Score Dynamics During the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Great Recession
By Sisi Zhang and Lei Ding

State Anchor Economy Impacts
By staff writers at the Philadelphia Fed

Community Investment Council Shares Insights on Fifth District Community Development Needs
By staff writers at the Richmond Fed

Help Us Tell the Stories of Southeastern Community-Based Economies
By Grace Meagher, John Rees, Julie Siwicki, and Tiffani Williams

Around the District: Returning to Alaska for Some Inspiring Community Engagement
By Christina Prkic

Gen Z’s Mental Health, Economic Distress and Technology
By Nicole Summers-Gabr, Violeta Gutkowski, and Alice L. Kassens