Best Practices

Codman Square NDC is part of the Massachusetts Association of CDCs (MACDC), which prioritizes the creation of healthy communities. This includes building healthy homes by tackling issues like lead paint abatement, indoor air quality concerns, structural problems and other housing conditions that create health and safety hazards to residents.

As part of the initiative, CSNDC is working to build resilient housing, incorporate alternative energy sources, help residents reduce emissions and protect residents from environmental risk. The agency works to create connections between residents and local government officials to help them advocate for policies that promote these goals.

Community involvement is key to creating sustainable environmental policies, so CSNDC offers programs and workshops to help residents build leadership skills and work more closely with government officials to address local concerns. These programs – such as “Donuts for Delegates” – help raise awareness, plus help residents identify issues alongside decision makers who can enact change. Such opportunities allow residents to voice their opinions to local delegates and strengthens the bond between community and environmental action to promote a sustainable future.

Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corp works with local residents, businesses, and organizations to foster a healthy, thriving and equitable community through safe and affordable housing, economic opportunity, community engagement and promoting environmental sustainability.