The Urban Programs is a sub-division of the Community Development Division.
Our mission is to:
- Assist the community in the identification of needs and strategies affecting individuals and neighborhoods of lower income
- Form and participate in collaborations with community groups and investors
- Competently obtain and administer federal, state, local and private resources directed to these needs
- Assess the effectiveness of outcomes
Matters overseen by Nashua’s Urban Programs Department:
The City of Nashua is an entitlement community. Meaning we receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) each year. These funds are based on a formula and announced each year by HUD. In order to receive these funds, the City of Nashua must prepare a "Consolidated Plan" for approval by HUD at least every five years and an Annual Action Plan for each of those five years.
The Consolidated Plan is a strategic plan that provides a course of action for building livable communities throughout the City. The Plan describes the City’s goals and objectives to address priority needs related to affordable housing, homelessness, non-homeless special needs populations and community development, which includes economic development, revitalization, community infrastructure, and public services.
The Board Of Alderman voted to approve the 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan, the FY2011 Annual Action Plan and an updated Citizen Participation Plan on June 8, 2010. Upon the Mayor's signature these Plans were submitted to HUD and are currently pending their approval. Copies of these Plans are available electronically below and for review at the Urban Programs Department and City Clerk’s Office at Nashua City Hall, 229 Main Street, Nashua; and the Reference Department, Nashua Public Library, 2 Court Street, Nashua.