The Community Development Partnership (CDP), formerly known as the Lower Cape Cod Community Development Corporation (CDC) exists to promote a vibrant and diverse community on the Lower Cape by addressing housing needs and encouraging small business development and job growth.
We embrace this mission so that:
There are more year round job opportunities at good wages
Working people have a decent and safe place to live
The outflow of working people will stop
The values of a true community wide society are reflected
People will embrace new business opportunities and trends
The work of other housing advocates on the Lower Cape is strengthened
We know that we are successful when:
There is an increase in the number of jobs at good wages available on the Lower Cape
There is an increase in revenue/profits for small businesses
There is an increase in the number of attractive, quality affordable housing units on the Lower Cape
There is an increase in the number of people living in affordable housing on the Lower Cape
The Lower Cape community views us as a valuable resource for housing and economic development programs and services
Some of our core values include:
Partnership and collaboration
Visionary thinking and leadership
Empowerment and individual responsibility
Respect and dignity for people of all income levels, ethnicities, backgrounds and abilities
