CDC Of Boston

Community Development Corporation of Boston strives to ensure that all of Boston’s residents have the opportunity to actively participate in its economy by assisting them with business incentives, offering specialized programming, developing work force housing, partnering with other non-profit organizations to provide assistance to the homeless, and, provide insight, advice and services to the underserved population of the City of Boston.

A Message from Mr. Gilmore

“Since the early 1960s, I have been involved in community affairs in the inner city. I was one of the founders of the first minority bank in Boston. Later, I served on the low-Income Housing Commission, whose proposed legislation created the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency. This history of activism and innovation to meet the needs of the community has helped to shape the efforts of the Community Development Corporation of Boston. The unemployment and urban decay which resulted from the flight of businesses and industries from the inner city presented a challenge demanding new approaches. Through a variety of cooperative relationships with community, city, state, federal financial, and philanthropic organizations, I sought the means to reinvest in the infrastructure of this area and to attract new businesses here. As we have entered into the 21st century, I urge continued cooperative efforts to meet future challenges, particularly job creation in an increasingly technological society.”

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Our Impact in Numbers

At the Community Development Corporation of Boston Inc., we are proud to showcase our achievements through tangible results that positively affect our community.

Units Owned

Individuals Housed

Years of Service

Jobs Created

Current Project

Hydroponic Farming: A Sustainable Solution for a Growing World

Hydroponic Farming is our innovative solution to the growing concern over pesticides in produce and the need for sustainable agricultural practices. Our goal is to provide fresh, nutrient-rich produce to local markets and consumers while addressing critical environmental and health concerns. This method conserves water, eliminates the need for harmful pesticides, and allows for year-round production, even in urban or land-scarce areas, giving room for economic, social, and health benefits.

The Growing Food and Water Shortage
The world is facing a looming food crisis. Rising population, urbanization, and climate change are all contributing to a decline in agricultural productivity. Additionally, water scarcity is becoming a major concern, as traditional farming methods are highly water-intensive.

Hydroponics offers several advantages that make it a promising solution for addressing the growing food and water shortage:

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