Transmission Project

The Community Economic Development Center of Southeastern Massachusetts seeks to create a more just local economy by building bridges to resources, networks, and cooperative action for adults, youth, aspiring entrepreneurs, working families, grassroots organizations, and immigrant workers members of our community.

The work of the CEDC is created and directed by the people who will benefit most from its success.

CEDC challenges economic and political institutions and policies that exclude full participation and access to power by all members of our community.

» Empowering youth and adults with practical skills

» Giving access to technology and under-claimed resources

» Opening doors for new entrepreneurs

» Building literacy and supporting immigrant workers

» Community building and support of grassroots community organizations

» Striving to create affordable housing

The Castle Square Tenants Organization was founded in 1987 in response to the need to save affordable housing in the Castle Square Community. Since its founding CSTO has worked to maintain affordable housing in their community. Castle Square Apartments is composed of 500 units of multi-family housing, located in the South End of Boston. Currently, the property is owned by Trebershaw, a joint venture between CSTO and Winn Development Company.

CSTO works collaboratively with other organizations in the community on a variety of programs and activities. The organization is a strong advocate of programs and services needed to build vibrant and safe communities.

The California Coalition for Rural Housing is a statewide nonprofit organization that works to ensure affordable housing opportunities for low income households in California. Together with its strong base of supporters and programming:

The Coalition educates and encourages public support on a wide array of housing issues, focusing its efforts to promote and preserve affordable housing in rural California.
The Coalition is committed to livable and sustainable rural communities by asserting the importance of developing and preserving safe, healthy, and adequate housing as an integral part of the community infrastructure.
The Coalition is committed to smart growth land use principles, helping to ensure quality of life for families and their neighborhoods
The Coalition actively participates at all government levels in order to achieve policies for the production and preservation of affordable housing.