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Lessons from Detroit: Joining Forces with Resident-Led Groups
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.
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What Do Residents Think of Community Development Organizations?
Research explores residents’ experiences with and observations about community development organizations in four cities.
Can Residents Get More Out of Tax Credit Housing?
Arrangements in which LIHTC tenants share in the development’s financial benefits, or become partial or full owners, are rare—but some properties have pulled them off. This scan of several examples shows the possibilities—and the conditions needed for them to succeed.
How Much Time Does Trauma-Informed Community Building Take? It’s Complicated
Building trust takes time. How does that factor into project timelines, and what recommendations do housing development leaders have for others seeking to shift to more resident-centered practices.
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.
Community Building: Hope and Caution
Moving beyond bricks and mortar, community development corporations are taking on more diverse and comprehensive roles in redeveloping their communities. Are CDCs up to the challenge? Do they have the […]
Getting the Most From Technical Assistance
The Community Training and Assistance Center (CTAC) is a nonprofit organization devoted to developing vision, leadership, planning and managerial expertise within low-income, urban communities throughout the United States. Since 1979, […]