Office of Community Development

On behalf of my team, welcome to the Department of Community Development. From the Community Development Block Grant, the Lynn power lines relocation project, the management of Lynn’s Seaport Marina to a host of other small and large scale initiatives, our staff works on a myriad of projects.

Please utilize this website as a tool to find more information about what we do and how we can help you, your organization or business succeed. Thanks for stopping by and don’t hesitate to e-mail or call our office.

James Marsh
Community Development Director

Our Mission

Our mission revolves around effectively utilizing our time, energy and resources in planning, promoting, rehabilitating and enhancing the City of Lynn and its natural and manmade resources.

What We Do

We administer the federal community development block grant program, the Section 108 Loan program, expand housing opportunities, promote trade, industry and business development, and seek the funds necessary to carry out these objectives.

We work with a variety of entities to achieve these goals including the Lynn Mayor’s Office, the Lynn City Council, Lynn EDIC, Lynn Inspectional Services Department, the Lynn Housing Authority and Neighborhood Development, the Lynn Department of Public Works and a variety of private partners and public non-profits.