Silicon Valley transit agency funds community growth near train stations - San Jose Spotlight
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"We're really excited that the VTA has undertaken this new grant initiative and they're being flexible in terms of how they roll it out and how they work with us," Paz-Cedillos told San José Spotlight.
"La Avenida was an undertaking that he felt passionate about, and we feel a moral responsibility, not just for him, but for the community, to ensure that we are able to champion some of his first cultural districts," Paz-Cedillos said.
"For communities of color that have been under invested, they need resources to uplift themselves and VTA's support is a significant step in that direction," said Anjee Helstrup-Alvarez.
VTA officials have started a transit-oriented community grant giving program to help retain nearby small businesses and uplift residents, showing their commitment to community development.
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