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In addition to the above mentioned initiatives, Howard University also confers a '''Minor in Community Development''' which is an interdisciplinary program intended to provide students with the knowledge, tools, and practical experience to play a proactive role in community revitalization in cities throughout the world.

Howard University also plays an integral role in neighborhood revitalization initiatives. As an example, it partnered with the Washington, D.C., government, Fannie Mae, and other corporations to transform 45 abandoned, university-owned properties in a crime-ridden neighborhood into more than 300 housing units and $65 million in commercial development.

Additionally, in 2010 Howard University had a workforce totaling 6,934 full—and part—time employees (excluding students) of which approximately 28 percent (based on payroll disbursements) resided in the District of Columbia representing an annual payroll of $103.8 million. Howard University also made an estimated $94.5 million in non-payroll expenditures for goods and services to vendors and contractors located within the District. As previously indicated, Howard University undertakes capital projects that employ DC-based contractors and workers who reside in the City. Combined, payroll and non-payroll in 2010 within the District of Columbia totaled $198.3 million.