Community Economic Development Programs

Community Build is dedicated to community economic revitalization through the physical improvement of our neighborhoods. We are currently engaged in a number of commercial projects at varying stages of development, the goal of which is to provide well designed, high-quality commercial space to attract businesses, provide needed services, and bring in excellent employment opportunities.

Another of Community Build’s developments, a 5,000 square foot Youth Center located at 87th Street and Vermont, was renovated with the assistance of youth participants, many of whom now use the skills they acquired in their current employment.

Community Build is also actively involved with civic groups, neighborhood associations and other such grassroots organizations in its community economic development efforts. For example, our involvement with the Leimert Park Merchants’ Association led to the creation of a new tradition in that community: the Leimert Park Village Tree Lighting ceremony. Another example of this kind of cooperative effort is a current joint venture project with the Vermont Knolls/Vermont/Manchester & Vicinity Neighborhood Association. Together, we are working on a proposal to build a 10-acre commercial development at Vermont Avenue and Manchester Boulevard.