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 92 STAT. 2122

PUBLIC LAW 95-557—OCT. 31, 1978

Livable Cities Act of 1978.

TITLE VIII—LIVABLE CITIES SHORT TITLE

42 USC 8141 note.

SEC. 801. This title may be cited as the "Livable Cities Act of 1978". FINDINGS

42 USC 8141.

SEC. 802. The Congress finds and declares— (1) that artistic, cultural, and historic resources, including urban design, constitute an integral part of a suitable living environment for the residents of the Nation's urban areas, and should be available to all residents of such areas, regardless of income; (2) that the development or preservation of such resources is a significant and necessary factor in restoring and maintaining the vitality of the urban environment, and can serve as a catalyst for improving decaying or deteriorated urban communities and expanding economic opportunities, and for creating a sense of community identity, spirit, and pride; and (3) that the encouragement and support of local initiatives to develop or preserve such resources, particularly in connection with federally assisted housing or community development activities or in communities with a high proportion of low-income residents, is an appropriate function of the Federal Government. PURPOSE

42 USC 8142.

SEC. 803. The primary purpose of this title is to assist the efforts of States, local governmentSj neighborhood and other organizations to provide a more suitable living environment, expand cultural opportunities, and to the extent practicable, stimulate economic opportunities, primarily for the low and moderate income residents of communities and neighborhoods in need of conservation and revitalization, through the utilization, design or development of artistic, cultural, or historic resources. DEFINITIONS

42 USC 8143.

26 USC 501.

SEC. 804. For the purpose of this title— (1) the terms "art" and "arts" include, but are not limited to, architecture (including preservation, restoration, or adaptive use of existing structures), landscape architecture, urban design, interior design, graphic arts, fine arts (including painting and sculpture), performing arts (including music, drama, and dance), literature, crafts, photography, communications media and film, as well as other similar activities which reflect the cultural heritage of the Nation's communities and their citizens; (2) the term "nonprofit organization" means an organization in which no part of its net earnings inures to the benefit of any private stockholder or stockholders, individual or individuals and, if a private entity, which is not disqualified for tax exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 by reason of attempting to influence legislation and does not participate in or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office; such organizations may include States and units of local government (including pulilic agencies or special authorities thereof), regional organizations of local gov-

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