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Applied Technology Factsheets

Local Initiatives Support Corporation
As technological advances lead to new tools for police and communities dealing with safety issues, the use of technology may increase the effectiveness of traditional crime-fighting techniques.

Sample Community Agreements & Memorandum of Understandin

Local Initiatives Support Corporation
In seeking to change the practices of businesses and residential properties which are complicit in illegal activity, or which contribute to disorder (such as by selling drug paraphernalia or high-alcohol content beverages), a number of community safety partnerships have used Good Neighbor Agreements.

Low Impact Development Toolkit

Metropolitan Area Planning Council
Development methods including rain gardens, bioretention, pervious pavement, and green roofs. The toolkit also includes model bylaw language and an LID codes checklist.

Mixed Use Zoning Toolkit

Metropolitan Area Planning Council
This basic guide to mixed use zoning presents the fundamentals you need to plan a mixed use bylaw.

Pre-Development Design Toolkit

Enterprise
This toolkit will guide you through seven steps to take during the pre-development phase, each of which will help you better design your affordable housing development.

Valuing Our Nonprofit Workforce 2014

Third Sector New England
Salary and benefits information from a range of different types of nonprofits

Advocates’ Guide to Housing and Community Development Policy

National Low Income Housing Coalition
A compendium of all federal housing, community development, and related programs and issues with both current and historical information.

Community Survey Templates

Local Initiatives Support Corporation
Checklist and survey templates for you to use door to door.

Customizable Census Data

American Community Survey
Create unique data and infographic reports for your neighborhood.