THE BORDER COLONIAS REGION: CHALLENGES AND INNOVATIVE
APPROACHES TO EFFECTIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

ISBN 1-58064-084-2

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Executive Summary

II. Introduction

III. Methodology

IV. Infrastructure Development and Provisions: Tierra Del Sol's Anthony Project

V. Creative Financing Schemes: Azteca Economic Development and Preservation Corporation's Low Income Housing Tax Credit Project

VI. Housing Rehabilitation and Development: Proyecto Azteca's Self Help Housing Program

VII. Recommendations

VIII. Appendices

Selected Bibliography

This report was prepared by Surabhi Dabir with assistance from Diego de la Garza of the Housing Assistance Council (HAC). The work that provided the basis for this publication was supported by funding under Cooperative Agreement H-21069 CA with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Ndeye Jackson served as Government Technical Representative. The substance and funding of that work are dedicated to the public. HAC is solely responsible for the accuracy of the statements and interpretations contained in this publication and such interpretations do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Government.

HAC, founded in 1971, is a nonprofit corporation which supports the development of rural low-income housing nationwide. HAC provides technical housing services, seed money loans from a revolving fund, housing program and policy assistance, research and demonstration projects, and training and information services.

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