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Heard deep echoes of "The Grapes of Wrath" in Mary C. Daly’s (head of the San Francisco Fed) keynote today at the NICRC community development conference. I couldn’t help but draw parallels between Steinbeck's tale of hardship, struggle, and displacement in her remarks on the state of housing in America. Daly shed light on a stark reality: families forced to leave their homes, their communities, and the very places their ancestors have lived for generations, all in search of affordable living. Cities like Boise, once symbols of affordable living, are now on the frontline of this exodus. The included chart comparing median home value to income over time spotlights the central challenge. What creative solutions are emerging in your area to combat this issue? How are we keeping the dream of affordable home ownership alive for young families? #HousingCrisis #AffordableHousing #EconomicDisplacement #CommunityDevelopment #NICRC2024 #SustainableLiving #HousingSolutions #AmericanDreamReimagined #HomeOwnershipChallenges #EconomicInequality #HousingPolicy

Take a look at this great article featured in The Long Island Times: "Realtors Assist Habitat for Humanity and Rebuild Together Long Island." #RebuildingTogether #realtors #community #webuildto https://lnkd.in/e_RFsy8T

🗓️ Today in Planning History: Celebrating the Community Development Block Grant Program 🏘️🤝 In 1974, a transformative chapter was written in the book of urban planning. The Housing and Community Development Act gave birth to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, igniting a powerful force for positive change in communities across the nation. This landmark initiative demonstrated the immense potential of collaborative efforts to revitalize neighborhoods, improve infrastructure, and provide essential services. As we mark this milestone, let's acknowledge the vital impact of the CDBG program in enhancing the lives of countless individuals and fostering vibrant, resilient communities. Let's celebrate the spirit of community and progress that the CDBG program represents. Together, we continue to shape a future where every neighborhood thrives.🏙️🤝 #TodayInPlanningHistory #CDBGProgram #CommunityDevelopment #UrbanRevitalization #NeighborhoodEmpowerment #PositiveChange #PlanningLegacy #VibrantCommunities #Collaboration #BuildingTheFuture #planning #urbanplanning

Indeed, in all our work, we are pushing for funds to take land off the speculative market and increase the number of units in land trusts—this is a way to maintain community ownership and prevent displacement even as new development occurs. This is what we mean by pursuing “development without displacement.” Land trusts, especially through community ownership of scattered sites and smaller buildings, are a key tool that can contain displacement and gentrification.

$20 billion in grants for clean energy that support affordable housing and community development! Congrats to the awardees -- let's get to work deploying that money to make our housing, communities, and economy net-zero emissions for all. HousingTech has compiled a scorecard to track who has the money and how they will spend it, downloadable here: www.housingtech.us

Want to learn more about what Oakland is doing to address the housing crisis? Check out the City of Oakland Housing and Community Development (HCD) department's 2022 Impact report! https://lnkd.in/g2GaBzVx The report highlights the department's work across the 3Ps of housing: production, preservation, and protection in calendar year 2022. Many thanks to Sarah Reyes for working with me to develop this year's report! Let us know if you have any questions :) #housing #affordablehousing #oakland #bayarea #localgovernment #data #impact #impactreport #eastbay https://lnkd.in/g2GaBzVx

this is a wonderful program for smaller municipalities to engage their communities in proactive planning. We are so focused on community and economic development, but who are we developing for? Without key input from the folks who call your community home, how can you plan for a future that includes everyone? That also means ensuring everyone as a voice at the table, which also means taking your engagement activities to meet people where they are. Don't underestimate the power of reaching out to someone at a neighborhood block party, weekly coffee at the local church, or during Friday Night Lights at the local high school. those are often the most powerful connections a community planner can make. #communitydevelopment #communityengagement #planning #communityplanner

At Keys Communications, we're not just about campaigns - we're about community. Our methodology is steeped in the principles of ABCD (Asset-Based Community Development), empowering townships and urban areas by leveraging their existing strengths. We believe that true growth comes from within, which is why our advertising and marketing efforts are intertwined with local structures, resources, and individuals. By working collaboratively with the communities, we're not only creating successful campaigns, but we're also fostering sustainable development. Let's build together. Learn more about our community-centric approach: https://ow.ly/uEk650RfO84 #CommunityGrowth #ABCDModel #SustainableMarketing #KeysCommunications

Investment is one of the keys to building stronger, more resilient communities. That's why housing programs funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) are essential to improving Michigan's whole housing ecosystem. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4cGBMn8

The City of St. Louis Community Development Administration (CDA) recently announced funding to support St. Louis social services, create affordable housing options, and improve infrastructure across the city. The major infusion of funding for the St. Louis Housing Authority (SLHA) will bring 127 units of offline public housing back into service for city families and additional investments will fund renovations including drywall repair, new flooring, new cabinets, and much more. According to Mayor Jones, these investments reflect the city’s commitment to economic justice and the partnerships between their federal, state, and local partners are driving historic investments by creating stronger communities. Read more about how the CDA is building affordable housing and conducting other critical community development activities for residents. https://ow.ly/KPFK50Qjhit #affordablehousing #economicjustice #historicinvestments #communitydevelopment