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Causes: Community & Neighborhood Development, Economic Development
Mission: Facilitate the transformation of the downtown university cultural district and surrounding areas in the city of newark, through new mixed-income housing and investments in high quality community facilities, and to break the cycle of poverty for low-income residents within the community through a cradle to college educational pipeline and health and wellness programs, thus making the district and surrounding areas a safe and vibrant community that is attractive to families of all income levels.
Programs: Bbtc engages in community planning and development activities to improve the quality of life for those residing in the neighborhood. The goal is to facilitate quality education, support creative cultural programs, promote health and wellness programs, and address community needs such as infrastructure improvements, parking, and walkability.