With a focus on local cultural and artistic assets, the Jackson Medical Mall Foundation has transformed its campus into a community health center and gathering place.
Idalia Rios—A Community Organizer in California
Women of color play a huge role in the transformation of communities across this country.
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From an Abandoned Mall to Bustling Community Hub
With a focus on local cultural and artistic assets, the Jackson Medical Mall Foundation has transformed its campus into a community health center and gathering place.
How One of Boston’s Top Evictors Changed Its Ways
After learning it was one of the city’s most prolific evictors, a for-profit affordable housing provider created a tenant retention program that’s being touted as a model for other developers.
Idalia Rios—A Community Organizer in California
Women of color play a huge role in the transformation of communities across this country.
How Affordable Housers Perpetuate Past Harms, and How They Can Do Better
Some elements of affordable housing—from the development process to the way buildings are managed—are rooted in racist assumptions that dehumanize residents. Here are some simple ways you can be a better housing provider.
Donna Price—An Organizer in Detroit
Once homeless, Donna persevered with unshakable strength, which landed her in a position she once couldn’t imagine.
Blame Policies, Not Places, for Poor Health
Shifting blame from people to ZIP codes is not enough to create healthy communities. Here’s how to do better.
9 Tips for Overcoming NIMBY Opposition
Lessons for affordable housing developers from the trenches.
Shifting the Affordable Housing Narrative Through Arts and Culture
Housing activists want to use this political moment to shift long-standing narratives surrounding housing. From film to theater, here are some arts strategies that might work.
The Journey Into Supportive Housing
Venturing into supportive housing can be a daunting task for housing providers. The Vancouver Housing Authority shares the insight they’ve gained over the years through doubling their supportive housing units.
What Is NIMBYism and How Do Affordable Housing Developers Respond to It?
NIMBYism is often expressed as concerns about crime, congestion, schools, property values, and “quality of life.” But when developments are built these fears rarely come to pass.
