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How you do define "risk" and "return" in finance? Let's explore the nuance and impact as we apply these notions to the communities we serve and how we as practitioners and mobilizers of capital can shift to reimagine a future that is possible. Join us today!
How might an orientation towards a community benefit return reduce our exposure to these persistent and looming risks we see in our economy?
For the third installment of our Redefining Risk series, we'll explore this and more. Join us on Monday, November 4th, at 10 am PT/1 pm ET!
This discussion will be moderated by Common Future Chief of Staff Victoria Monteiro and will feature:
• Agnetha Jaime Gloshay, Managing Director of Impact Investments at Common Future
• Kuru Masomere, Director of Capital Strategies for Justice Funders
• Krystle Okafor, JD, MSW, Director of Just Communities and Office of the Secretary at the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
Register here: https://lnkd.in/gbWY24XB
Your exploration of "risk" and "return" in finance is both timely and critical. The impact on communities cannot be overstated, and reimagining these concepts could lead to innovative solutions. What specific strategies do you envision for bridging these definitions in practical applications?
THE HISTORY AND PRESENT STATE OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX IN AMERICA CAN BE SUMMED UP IN ONE WORD: BROKEN
#HOMELESSNESS IS THE RESULT OF DECADES OF THE FAILURE TO BUILD AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR ALL.
DON'T BE FOOLED BY SLICK PROMOTIONAL POSTS THAT MAKE IT SEEM LIKE YOUR LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS ARE SOLVING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS.
WHEN IT COMES TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING, THE PUBLIC AND TAXPAYERS MUST ASK: AT WHAT COST TO THE TAXPAYERS AND HOW LONG IS THE AFFORDABILITY PERIOD?
EVERY TAXPAYER SHOULD BE ASKING THEIR ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
1. How much local, state, and federal funding, tax credits, density bonus increase, waivers of impact fees, or other government benefit or incentive did the project receive?
2. What is the affordability period for each project and, if the affordability period is not in perpetuity or permanent, WHY NOT?
3. What guarantees exist that tenants in the affordable housing units will not be displaced after an "affordability period expires?
Any LOCAL, STATE or FEDERAL official that does not MANDATE "permanent" affordability periods or affordability "IN PERPETUITY" for any project receiving some government benefit is commiting MALFEASANCE and should quit, be removed from office or be terminated.
IN MOST CASES WHEN IT COMES TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING, the public and taxpayer are being fooled into thinking their elected and appointed officials are solving problems, when in fact, all hey have done is "KICK THE CAN DOWN THE ROAD" to burden a future generation with the same problem or crisis!
LIVE: Our Rural Communities Senior Director Robin Davey Wolff will testify next Tuesday April 16 at 10 am ET on Challenges in Preserving the U.S. Housing Stock before the Senate's Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development.
Robin leads our rural preservation work, conducting regional academies and providing one-on-one technical assistance to help save a rapidly diminishing housing stock. She joins Jesse Ergott, President and CEO of NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania and Christopher Volzke, MBA, Deputy Executive Director of Wyoming Community Development Authority.
Watch the live hearing: https://bit.ly/4aNH6V0
Unlike most rating systems that are prescriptive, #JustCommunities is a process and outcome-based certification, designed around five commitment areas (Belonging, Opportunity, Wellbeing, Mobility & Environment) and four implementation phases (Groundwork, Governance, Roadmap & Implementation) that are responsive to a community’s most pressing #priorities, #opportunities, and #challenges.
Just Communities is the world’s most rigorous #equitable and #regenerative development framework designed to help resident leaders, community-based organizations, developers, and municipalities build a common vision, governing structure, and workplan to guide future growth and development over time.
Partnership for Southern Equity
Want to learn about Just Communities and how equity works to build the communities we need and deserve? Register for the next Just Communities Accredited Practitioner Foundations (AP) Course, April 18-19. Find out more about the Just Communities Protocol and Just Communities Certified program, and how you can shape the next generation of urban and community development. Registration closes April 15.
Register here: https://lnkd.in/ekFumZ63
Learn more about Just Communities by visiting justcommunities.info.
#PSEJustCommunities
As Lower and Outer Cape communities grapple with the pressing need for affordable housing, many towns have historically tackled the issue with a piecemeal approach, focusing on one project at a time. This method, while well-intentioned, has proven inadequate in meeting the growing demand, as each project can span up to a decade from conception to completion.
Enter the Housing Development Pipeline—a strategic approach the Community Development Partnership (CDP) advanced to streamline and accelerate the development process by ensuring a steady flow of projects in the pipeline.
Learn more about this new initiative at https://lnkd.in/drqD8uhw >>
Our Annual Impact Report is here! 🎉 Learn how we impacted over 7,000 lives with housing, community services, education, community development, financial services, and workforce development!
Read a copy on our website at www.peopleinc.net.
Learn about Community Development Districts (CDDs) and their important role in managing infrastructure, financing, and creating long-term value for residents in residential communities. Discover the ins and outs of governance and financing mechanisms in this comprehensive overview by Florida Property Group - https://lnkd.in/g3u4UHrR
Discover how to overcome the 4 Biggest Challenges in Housing and Community Development. Martin Greenlee shares expert insights on navigating budget constraints, staff turnover, outdated processes, and timely spending. Explore practical strategies to enhance your HCD projects and make an even greater impact in your community: https://hubs.la/Q02yp6kJ0
A new study from the University of Chicago examines the effective implementation of the city's guaranteed income pilot. It points out how federal funding designated for community outreach can guide improvements in services for local residents. This valuable research highlights the significance of thoughtful planning in community initiatives. For further details, visit https://okt.to/vDkQKU.
State Farm Good Neighbor Citizenship Grants support programs in the United States with a long-term, sustainable impact. Their three focus areas are Safety, Community Development, and Education.
Learn more at https://lnkd.in/ewqphUCV
Your Voice Matters, Mecklenburg County!
Mecklenburg County is launching its 5-Year Consolidated Planning process, a key step in shaping how federal dollars are allocated to improve housing, living environments, and economic opportunities for our communities—especially for low- and moderate-income individuals.
What’s this all about?
This is part of the HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, and it’s all about gathering public input to build a brighter future for our community.
How can you engage?
Join a Community Visioning Workshop to share your ideas, learn more about the planning process, and help create a stronger, more equitable Mecklenburg County.
Workshop dates, locations, and registration are in the link.
https://lnkd.in/eFe2KZd5
Whether you’re a resident of the towns or the unincorporated areas of Mecklenburg County, your input is vital. Let’s work together to create a plan that reflects the needs and aspirations of everyone in our community.
**Get involved. Share your voice. Help shape our future!**
#LivableMeck#CommunityDevelopment#MecklenburgCounty#PublicParticipation#EconomicOpportunity#Equity
Your exploration of "risk" and "return" in finance is both timely and critical. The impact on communities cannot be overstated, and reimagining these concepts could lead to innovative solutions. What specific strategies do you envision for bridging these definitions in practical applications?