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In Brazil, Organized Favelas Turn to CLTs to Protect Their Land

May 14, 2026 | Tarcyla Fidalgo and Felipe Litsek

In Brazil’s settlements, or favelas, residents risk displacement due to unclear property title—but getting clear title could price them out of the community. Could community land trusts offer a solution to this dilemma?

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Opinion

Want Leaders in Community Development? Develop a New Hiring Strategy

May 30, 2024 | Amandula Anderson

It’s easy to stick to the tried-and-true pipeline when hiring for community development roles. But forming connections with people from different industries and generations can make our teams stronger.

Seven people in red T-shirts bearing a logo for CDAD are smiling as they stand in a row on the grass at an outdoor event. They're either dancing or listening to music. Behind them are lots of other people talking, playing, making music. In the background is a large white pavilion tent and off to the left, trees in leaf.
From the Field

Lessons from Detroit: Joining Forces with Resident-Led Groups

May 22, 2024 | Madhavi Reddy

It’s been 14 years since the Community Development Advocates of Detroit opened its membership to resident-led groups. Here’s a look at what they’ve learned about working together and navigating the transition.

Interview

Racial Diversity in Community Development Leadership: A Roundtable Discussion on the Field’s Past, and Its Future

April 4, 2019 | Keli A. Tianga

Several national organizations in the community development field have experienced transitions from white leadership to people of color.