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As we continue #HousingFuturesMonth, it's crucial to acknowledge the profound impact of spatial injustice on our communities. Growing up in the 1960s and '70s, I witnessed firsthand how Black neighborhoods across the nation were systematically targeted and torn apart for urban renewal projects and highway construction. In my own hometown of Kansas City, Missouri, the construction of a new freeway fractured our community, displacing many and severing access to opportunity for those who remained. This history, shared by many Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities, underscores the urgent need for change. Reparative spatial justice offers a path to confront these past injustices and design a more equitable future. Across the country, initiatives like the return of ancestral land to the Tongva people in Los Angeles and the housing reparations program in Evanston, Illinois, signal the beginning of a movement towards repair and redress in land and housing policy. Earlier this year at @PolicyLink, we announced our Spatial Futures Fellowship, which aims to uplift those dedicated to this cause, serving as the architects of a new America rooted in love for our communities. These changemakers are not merely critiquing; they are taking bold action to shape our collective future. #SpatialJustice #Reparations #CommunityTransformation Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gQhhVwdZ

From Maryland.... "“Under the settlement, the city will also name an ADA Coordinator dedicated to: – maintaining pedestrian rights of way – implement a pedestrian inspection program to monitor accessibility on a 10-year basis – launch a maintenance program to make sure trash and vegetation are cleared from pedestrian areas annually.”[1] In his statement, Mayor Scott provided historic context for the city’s infrastructure; “[a]s is the case in many historic East Coast cities, the challenge posed by our city’s sidewalks and curbs long predates the [ADA] and adequately changing our infrastructure poses a monumental task.”[2] He also voiced his commitment to making changes; “[h]owever, under my administration, we are committed to taking every action necessary to set the city on track to come into compliance with the ADA, and ensure Baltimore is more accessible to our disabled community than ever before.”[3]" https://lnkd.in/g6UDMYKd

Austin Habitat for Humanity is leading change in Central Texas by advocating for a $350M housing bond and zoning reforms. Discover how its $45M project will build 126 homes. https://okt.to/4PZBbl

“This is going to be one of the most ambitious housing goals in all of America,” - Mayor Ginther outlining the need for more housing in Central Ohio and the creation of the Regional Housing Coalition. This organization will: 🏡 Expand and diversify housing options to lower housing costs and improve affordability! 🏡 Increase the speed & scale of new housing projects at a regional level! 🏡 Enable inclusive, equitable, sustainable regional growth! More from 10TV: https://ow.ly/PqQP50Ub35F

In a world where hunger, homelessness, and other crises demand urgent attention, it can seem frivolous to focus on bricks and mortar. But occasionally, we get a rare and beautiful chance to peek behind the curtain and see the lives within these walls—the stories of family, connection, love, and resilience that make these spaces truly meaningful. It’s in these moments that advocacy becomes so much more than preserving buildings. It’s about preserving the places where life happens, where people find shelter, build futures, and create memories. Adding this human layer to our work reminds us why we must keep up the good fight. Buildings house more than history—they house humanity. Let’s continue to honor and protect both. Read the latest blog from Historic Ithaca: https://lnkd.in/e9j6vwCS

Safer, greener, and better connected - we are building stronger communities together. The City of Belmont has secured $4.75M through Federal Labor’s Thriving Suburbs program to bring new life to Belvidere Street. For the full media release: https://lnkd.in/gyCipTYb

Last month Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin and Regional Executive Matt Martin met with local community and business leaders in North Carolina’s Randolph and Chatham counties to gain a fuller understanding of the economic strengths and opportunities facing the region as part of the Bank’s Community Conversations program. Nestled in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, Randolph and Chatham counties offer a blend of rural charm, scenic beauty and a growing economy. These counties, each with its unique character, attract visitors and residents alike for their outdoor activities, agricultural history and evolving communities. However, recent developments, including the construction of several large-scale manufacturing plants, are reshaping the local economy and providing new opportunities for growth. Read more about the visit to Randolph and Chatham counties here: https://bit.ly/49I6BHH

Building equity for homeowners is something that we take pride in at Habitat GSF. According to one Habitat GSF homeowner, “We are able to not stress about how much are we going to pay every month, we are building equity and savings, we have been able to go to college, we feel safe at HOME!” Learn more about our community impact here: https://lnkd.in/g8rrxkhQ

In our latest blog post, "Bridging the Affordable Housing Gap," we dive into the innovative solutions Northwest Michigan Habitat for Humanity is implementing to tackle the critical affordable housing crisis in Emmet and Charlevoix counties. From addressing the stark need for over 4,000 new housing units to our ambitious plan of building 43 houses by 2025, they are making strides to ensure everyone has a safe place to call home. To learn more about how they're making a difference in Michigan, check out our latest blog! https://bit.ly/4cgf0Tk

"At a time when it can feel like our divisions are intractable and there is no space for something else, We Can Build Bridges proposes otherwise. Ultimately, bridgebuilding does not require big actions or giving up our deeply held beliefs. It simply begins with a desire to learn more. Taking the course is one small step we can all take, right now, to grow our sense of what is possible — to see the ways that, as the course title offers, we can build bridges in the face of meaningful difference. " https://loom.ly/50RXeV0 #ShoulderToShoulder #S2SCampaign #StopMuslimHate #Interfaith #Community #Coalition #StrengthInNumbers #S2S