The Authority may act as a developer of land or structures to provide developments, community facilities or housing related commercial facilities. For that purpose it may utilize its various powers, including without limitation, acquiring, constructing, rehabilitating and equipping developments and facilities, granting mortgages or other security interests in them or disposing of them. It may be a partner in a partnership or limited partnership, a participant in joint ventures for that purpose and may participate in the syndication of partnership interests and may contribute funds in respect of its interests in partnerships or joint ventures.