CDBG loans are supposed to improve the quality of life to enhance other federal low-income housing subsidies. According to the Graham Star:
The [Graham County Commissioners] directed County Planner Josh Carpenter to see whether a $1 million community block grant could be used to improve the pool complex, perhaps with a dome, outside walking track and heating the pool. . . . Carpenter said in order to get the grant, a recreational component would be needed.
