Touring Iowa’s Driftless Area: Affordable Housing Development and Economic Revitalization in Action

In this piece from Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Community Heart & Soul is recognized as a valuable framework for helping rural communities identify assets, build consensus, and guide future investment. The article highlights the power of resident-driven community development, showing how inclusive engagement, local storytelling, and collaborative planning can shape stronger, more vibrant communities. It offers a closer look at how initiatives like Community Heart & Soul help communities turn shared values into meaningful action and long-term impact.