1.What do you believe are the top three barriers to reducing poverty in Davidson County, and why?

2.When addressing efforts to reduce poverty in Davidson County, what should be the priorities for activities? Rank in order, with the first being the highest priority and the third being the lowest.

3.Brainstorm non-housing community development needs in each of the below categories:

Economic development (e.g., microenterprise assistance, facade loans, financial empowerment training in conjunction with technical assistance)

Public facilities (e.g., community centers)

Public improvements & infrastructure (e.g., sidewalks, stormwater improvements)

Public services (e.g., healthy food initiatives, summer youth programs, youth employment opportunities)

4.Select locations where Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds should be targeted:

Areas with extremely high concentrations of poverty

Areas with relatively high concentrations of poverty

Any low- to moderate-income area

Other locations (please specify)

5.Please share any additional thoughts you have regarding non-housing community development.