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Engaged Communities. Vibrant Economies.
As a unit in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment since 2010, CEDIK embraces our mission through engagement, research and instruction. Along with our partners in Kentucky Cooperative Extension we connect the resources of our land-grant university with Kentucky communities. We do this by connecting communities to people, place and purpose.
WEBINAR March 5th: Taking Stock of Your Community: Why a Building Inventory Matters
Whether or not a site qualifies as a brownfield, having a thorough inventory adds substantial value to your redevelopment efforts. This webinar will guide you through the process of building an inventory of vacant structures, collecting key information, how to approach brownfield assessment and cleanup priorities and how Kentucky’s Brownfield Community Assistance Program can help you navigate the process.
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WEBINAR March 26th | Demystifying the EPA Brownfield Grant: What Communities Need to Know
Applying for an EPA Brownfield grant can feel overwhelming, but preparation is key. A strong grant application starts long before the deadline. And even before the next EPA Brownfield grant opportunity is announced, there are key steps communities can take to prepare. In this webinar, we’ll walk through past application processes and questions to highlight key focus areas you may want to consider as you prepare for the next funding opportunity.
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UPDATED | Housing Data Profiles for Kentucky Counties
With the December 2024 release of the 2019-2023 5 year ACS estimates from the US Census Bureau, we updated our county level Housing Data Profiles. Learn more about changes in housing, owned and renter occupied housing characteristics, county level dynamics between housing income and value, and more.
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Now Available | New Business Roadmap
Turning an idea into a business is challenging—but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Check out CEDIK's New Business Roadmap for a streamlined, step-by-step guide to launching your venture in Kentucky.
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Changes in Land Cover and Developed Land in Kentucky, 2001-2021
A key input in the production of housing is land. Without suitable land, it is practically impossible to produce housing. In this paper released in January 2025, Dr. Lucas Taulbee examines county level changes in land cover and developed land in Kentucky with data from the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) National Land Cover Database (NLCD).
Learn more2025 Kentucky Housing Overview
This publication provides timely updates to housing and population projections, as well as forecasted changes in homeownership and rental housing. This update also includes further information on various housing issues in Kentucky. In the last four years, Kentuckians have experienced several significant events with direct impact on the economy as well as housing.
Learn moreConnecting Communities to People, Place & Purpose.
CEDIK provides customized outreach services and information to community stakeholders across the Commonwealth. If you are a community leader needing in-depth data and analysis to make an important community decision, or are looking to engage your community in a long-term project, CEDIK can work with you.
Economic Development
CEDIK offers a portfolio of economic development strategies for Kentucky communities.
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CEDIK strategies include empowering groups, organizations and community coalitions to lead communities forward through engagement.
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Creativity that works for communities. CEDIK prioritizes amplifying community vitality and livability through art and design.
Learn moreHealthy Communities
CEDIK is invested in understanding environmental, social and economic factors that impact the health of all Kentuckians.
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