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EPISODE · Apr 2, 2026 · 32 MIN

How the Community Development Division plans for people, not just spaces

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In this week’s episode of "What's Up, College Station?,” Community Development Administrator David Brower and Analyst Raney Whitwell discuss how their department uses federal grants to provide essential resources and works closely with nonprofits and City departments to address critical needs. Residents are encouraged to take the HUD Grant Survey (available until April 15) to help determine how future grant funds should be allocated. Brower and Whitwell also share stories of how community development programs impact residents' lives—from helping a homeless high school senior graduate to funding infrastructure that ensures students have safe routes to school. The "What's Up, College Station?" podcast is available weekly via Podbean, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Apple, and Amazon/Audible. Please subscribe, rate, and recommend! Read the Accessible Transcript If you have a suggestion for a future topic or interview, email [email protected].  -30-    

In this week’s episode of "What's Up, College Station?,” Community Development Administrator David Brower and Analyst Raney Whitwell discuss how their department uses federal grants to provide essential resources and works closely with nonprofits and City departments to address critical needs. Residents are encouraged to take the HUD Grant Survey (available until April 15) to help determine how future grant funds should be allocated. Brower and Whitwell also share stories of how community development programs impact residents' lives—from helping a homeless high school senior graduate to funding infrastructure that ensures students have safe routes to school. The "What's Up, College Station?" podcast is available weekly via Podbean, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Apple, and Amazon/Audible. Please subscribe, rate, and recommend! Read the Accessible Transcript If you have a suggestion for a future topic or interview, email [email protected].  -30-

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