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Mission

The Midtown Atlantic City Community Development Corporation (Midtown CDC) is a community-based effort to enhance the Midtown neighborhood of Atlantic City. Our team of residents, businesses, community leaders, and local agencies are working hard to ensure that this neighborhood realizes its full potential.

Vision

The Midtown neighborhood is a welcoming, thriving, and diverse community where people are proud to live and choose to work and visit.

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Focus Areas

Community Enhancement

Community enhancement involves initiatives and projects aimed at improving the quality of life for residents and fostering a vibrant, inclusive environment. This includes beautifying public spaces, supporting local businesses, promoting sustainability, and providing resources and services that meet the needs of all community members. By engaging residents and encouraging collaboration, community enhancement efforts create a stronger, more resilient community where everyone can thrive.

Economic Development

Economic development focuses on creating a thriving local economy through initiatives that attract investment, support businesses, and generate employment opportunities. This involves strategic planning, infrastructure improvements, and fostering a favorable business climate. By enhancing economic stability and growth, these efforts aim to improve the standard of living for residents and ensure long-term community prosperity.

Housing

The Midtown CDC’s housing programs aim to provide safe, affordable, and quality housing options for individuals and families. These initiatives include education for first-time homebuyers, down payment assistance, home renovation grants, and the development of housing. By addressing diverse housing needs, these programs work to ensure that everyone has access to stable and sustainable living conditions.

Human Capital

Midtown CDC’s youth programs, and small business resources are an investment in people. In providing these resources, we help to grow capacity and increase opportunity for all residents. The Midtown CDC and its leadership understand that a strong economy begins with a trained and empowered workforce.

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Midtown: The Heart of Atlantic City

Midtown is a vibrant neighborhood at the core of Atlantic City, rich with community assets, active organizations, thriving businesses, and established residential areas.

The Midtown Community Development Corporation (CDC) is a nonprofit dedicated to revitalizing and improving the neighborhood’s economic, social, and physical environment. The Midtown CDC collaborates with residents, businesses, and local government to develop and renovate housing, support local enterprises, and enhance the overall quality of life in the community.

It includes the following geographic area:

  • Kentucky Avenue to Tennessee Avenue between Sewell and Wabash
  • Ohio Avenue to Tennessee Avenue between Wabash and Baltic
  • Arkansas Avenue to Virginia Avenue between Baltic and Pacific 
  • Michigan Avenue to Connecticut Avenue between Pacific Avenue and Boardwalk
  • The Midtown neighborhood consists of census tracts 11 and 24.

“This effort is going to uplift the quality of life for the residents of Atlantic City, the visitors of Atlantic City, and those who work in Atlantic City.”

Kaleem Shabazz, Atlantic City 3rd Ward Councilman

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