The following is a summary of the planning team’s situation analysis discussion:

• There is a need to organize community members to advance community interests
• There is a need to challenge the concept that community development can exists without involving and benefiting current community members
• There is a need to create development approaches without the negative impact of neighborhood displacement
• There is a need to acquire property for community purposes and members
• There is a need to create more financial products that are useful for increasing personal wealth
• There is a need to hold banks accountable for equitable banking practices and investment in community initiatives
• There is a need to redress biased banking practices
• There is a need to develop effective community partnerships
• There is a need to prioritize community needs over individual or political agendas