COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Creating safer, healthier and more vibrant neighborhoods


Because the physical environment and quality of life in communities have a profound effect on people, WHEDco works to improve conditions in the neighborhoods surrounding our housing.

Beautiful, high-quality, healthy places enable residents to take pride in their communities and thrive.

And because health and wellness are critical to helping people reach their potential and achieve success, we raise awareness among residents of our communities about good nutrition and physical fitness.

WHEDco’s community development work includes:

  • Revitalizing the commercial corridor of Southern Boulevard

  • Advocating for improvements in street and subway safety 
     
  • Increasing access to fresh fruits and vegetables, including promoting Green Cart businesses, operating an urban farm and bringing locally grown produce to the community from Corbin Hill Road Farm 
     
  • Organizing community events and street fairs
     
  • Promoting parks and green space improvements
      

If you're interested in launching a business or supporting community revitalization in the South Bronx, please contact Kerry A. McLean, Director of Community Development, at 718.839.1189 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .


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RELATED PRESS 


July 18, 2011, Daily News, "Southern Blvd. Merchants Hope to be the Bronx's One-Stop Shopping Destination"

July 8, 2011, Bronx Times, "WHEDco Works on Southern Boulevard Retail Revival"

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