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The Real Reasons Affordable Housing Isn't Being Built in California
Murtaza Baxamusa, Sol Price School of Public Policy, USC
In San Diego, private developers are building fewer units than the zoning allows, and avoiding building affordable housing altogether, despite a tower of regulatory incentives being offered to them. Why? More
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True Financial Capability Requires Expanding the Definition of Wealth
Brent Kakesako, Hawai'i Alliance for Community-Based Economic Development
Families in Hawai'i explain to us that wealth is measured in more than just financial ways. Many cultures' traditions go beyond our standard individualistic approach to "financial security." How do we integrate these things into the important conversation around financial capability? More
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Gentrification Is Not Inevitable
Randy Shaw, Tenderloin Housing Clinic
Too often the gentrification of working class neighborhoods is deemed "inevitable" when it is not. Just as gentrification is often promoted by upzoning and other city laws, communities can pass measures to prevent or at least slow this process. But for some reason, in Harlem, that's not happening . . . More
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I have always believed we need to bring art/culture into our organizing work. I had the fortune to hear and meet Audre Lorde, and her poetry is inspiring. We have been trying to do more of this kind of work here . . . we used pillowcases to express our dreams and our nightmares as it relates to what is happening in our neighborhood . . . It's tough work, but we keep on keepin' on. Thanks for this article! --Bonnie Neumeier, more . . .
This article has inspired me to share it with others and include it in my new job with Americorps/Vista. I will be working with communities to bring people together to create solutions for their homeless . . . --Helen McCahill, more . . .
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Project Manager III
The Project Manager III, under the direction and supervision of RCD's Director of Housing Development, will have primary responsibility for a full range of development activities relating to affordable multifamily housing development projects . . . Read Full Listing
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Community Organizer/Developer
The HANDS Community Organizer will work directly with senior staff, community residents, partnering organizations, businesses, and municipal officials to develop and build relationships, increase participation by stakeholders and . . . Read Full Listing
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Member Communications Specialist
The Specialist will encompass a variety of strategic and tactical activities including being the project manager, writer & editor for all member-focused outreach, including social media accounts, website and email marketing, drafting content and . . . Read Full Listing |
Director of Community Impact
The key responsibility of the DCI is to cultivate a robust, positive community network of partners, citizen leaders, residents and public agencies dedicated to a collaborative approach to improved outcomes for low-income residents of Columbia Pike . . . Read Full Listing |
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