Links
Redevelopment Links
CDBG/Federal Grant Links
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Information on Federal Programs (such as CDBG) housed in the Department of Housing and Urban Development
Housing Links
Eden Housing
Affordable housing opportunities
View websiteMy Home Gateway (First Home)
Affordable homeownership opportunities
Home Bricks
Affordable homeownership opportunities
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Information on Federal Programs (like HOME and HOPWA) that are housed in the US Department of Housing and Urban Development
Department of Housing and Community Development
State Department for Housing Related Programs
La Raza Centro Legal
La Raza Centro Legal is a non-profit organization funded by CDBG programs and HUD to help alleviate discrimination in housing. Counseling and legal services are provided.
Neighborhood Preservation Program
The Neighborhood Preservation Program (NPP)is a program operated by the Contra Costa County Building Inspection Department. The program's purpose is to provide loans to low- and moderate-income persons to improve their homes by correcting health and safety problems and improving livability.
Economic Development Links
Eastbay Works
One Stop Career and Business Centers, under the name of EASTBAY Works, serves both job seekers and employers.Economic Development Alliance for Business
A public-Private partnership that works to improve the East Bay business climate.
Small Business Association
Small Business Association provides financial, technical and management assistance to help small businesses.
City of Antioch Economic Development
City of Antioch Economic Development Department with links to Antioch Chamber of Commerce, demographic information, and available property.
City of Brentwood Economic Development
City of Brentwood Economic Development Department, includes resources fo doing business in Brentwood, demographic information, letters to developers, Redevelopment, and more.
City of Concord - Doing Business in Concord
Provides resources for doing business in Concord including links to the Economic Development Department, a property locator tool, market profile, links to the One Stop Permit Center, Redevelopment, Chamber of Commerce and other resources.
City of El Cerrito Business Guide
Provides resources for doing business in El Cerrito, links to development opportunities, and a business directory.
Town of Danville - Doing Business in Danville
Provides resources for doing business in Danville including business license information, links to permitting and zoning, Chamber of Commerce, and the Merchants Association, as well as other resources.
City of Hercules
Home page for the city of Hercules with links to Economic Development page.
City of Martinez Businesses
Provide information for business in Martinez including a link to the Chamber of Commerce and downtown plans.
City of Oakley Business Guide
City of Oakley's business guide includes an introduction to the City's business climate and helpful links.
City of Pinole Business Information
Provides information for business including links for new businesses, resources for existing businesses, community information, and government resources.
City of Pittsburg
Home page for the City of Pittsburg with links to Economic Development Department.
City of Pleasant Hill
City of Pleasant Hill's home page with links to Business Development Page.
City of Richmond
City of Richmond's home page with links to Community Economic Development. Building Regulations, and Business Licenses.
City of San Pablo
City of San Pablo's home page with links to Business
City of San Ramon Economic Development Services
Provides contact information for San Ramon's Economic Development Services and links to available commercial space, demographics, helpful links, and more.
Smart Growth Links
National Neighborhood Coalition
Neighborhoods, Regions and Smart Growth
New UrbanismCreating Livable Sustainable Communities
Smart Growth America
Smart Growth America
Smart Growth
Smart Growth Network
APA: Growing Smart
American Planning Association "Growing Smart" Project
New Community Design to the Rescue
This report by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices explains how states and communities can encourage New Community Design -- mixed-use, mixed-income, walkable development that is distinctly different from sprawl -- by eliminating institutional barriers in the marketplace.
Social Service Links
Contra Costa Crisis Center
24-hour crisis, suicide, grief, homeless, child abuse, and elder abuse hotlines (18 lines altogether). Licensed therapists and award-winning volunteers provide immediate counseling, emotional support, and information on local resources to people in distress.