Community Development

The Community Affairs Department supports the Federal Reserve System's economic growth objectives by promoting community development in low- and moderate-income communities and fair and impartial access to credit in underserved markets. The department works closely with financial institutions, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies on public-private partnerships that result in increased affordable housing and community and economic development. The department assists financial institutions to understand their responsibilities under the federal Community Reinvestment Act (CRA).

community development events

View upcoming and past conferences and workshops organized by the Community Affairs Department at the Philadelphia Fed.

Publications & Videos

Browse conference summaries, discussion papers, technical briefs, and cascade.

Community Profiles

View historical information, maps, and demographic, economic, and lending data for metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) or portions of MSAs in the Third Federal Reserve District.