Christina Patiño Houle, Las Imaginistas
In a year-long program that included bike rides, serenades, and Dragtivist performances, an art collective guided Brownsville, Texas, residents in reimagining how they could influence equity and justice in their city. Read Full Article
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Miriam Axel-Lute, Shelterforce
Sometimes it takes folks who have been repeatedly left out of systems to shake us into remembering to aim big, consider new strategies, and leave no one behind. Read Full Article
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Ben Holtzman, Duke University
Those who experience homelessness are commonly thought of as too burdened at best or, at worst, too pathological to propose solutions of their own. But this is a strange and recent bias. Read Full Article
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HUD Tries to Kill Disparate Impact Test
Gregory D. Squires, George Washington University
A HUD proposal virtually eliminates the long-standing disparate impact doctrine and would leave more families vulnerable to housing discrimination. Read Full Article
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Brian D. Montgomery will serve as deputy secretary of the U.S. department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Montgomery currently serves as HUD’s assistant secretary for housing and federal housing commissioner.
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Events
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2 p.m. ET | Understanding Preservation Needs, Risks, and Tenant Protections | Join the National Housing Preservation Database for a webinar highlighting preservation challenges, the importance of tenant protections, and federal strategies for preservation. Register here.
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 3:30 p.m. ET | Opportunity360 Webinar |
Users of the OPPORTUNITY360, platform will describe how they put it to daily use and the impact of the platform on their work. Register here.
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Victoria Robinson: Laudable! A caveat though: Investments that do not reflect community needs usually result in disintegrating these communities. Let's also ensure that any regs promote community voices at the table. Via Facebook
mplo: What you’re saying about landlords not being motivated to do necessary repairs is totally untrue. On the contrary, rent control motivates landlords to do the necessary repairs and whatever, in order to maintain and . . . Read More
Mary McNamara: Maybe I've missed it, but I don't see much discussion about low-income homeowners. Seems like their plight is somewhat ignored. Via Twitter
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Deputy Executive Director, Providence, RI ● This position will oversee all federal programs at RIHousing. It will work closely with department directors to administer, adapt and develop programs and mortgage business lines that suit the rapidly changing nature of affordable housing and constituent needs. As Deputy Executive . . . Read Full Listing
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Director, Housing and Community Development, Atlanta, GA ● This position is responsible for a staff of 30+ with a budget of over $13 million. The Director is charged with developing, directing and administering various housing and community development programs to meet the needs of the residents of Fulton County. This will include grants administration, contract compliance. . . Read Full Listing
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Manufactured Housing Project Manager, Sherwood, OR ● Casa of Oregon is seeking an individual who is committed to social change and is ready to work with residents and stakeholders in creating wealth and stability. The ideal candidate is a curious, motivated and mission-driven individual who can navigate the needs of multiple. . . Read Full Listing
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Executive Director, Nashville, TN ● The Executive Director is the key management leader of New Level CDC. The Executive Director oversees the administration, programs and strategic direction of the organization. Other key duties include housing development, fundraising (specifically housing development grants), grant administration. . . Read Full Listing
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Executive Director, Louisville, KY ● The Center for Neighborhoods is seeking a motivated, skilled Executive Director with experience in nonprofit administration and grassroots community planning and development. We are seeking someone to lead the organization into its next chapter of growth through. . . Read Full Listing
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Executive Director, Montclair, NJ ● Launched in 2011, The Essex Community Land Trust (ECLT) strengthens communities by providing permanently affordable housing and financial empowerment opportunities for low- to moderate-income individuals and working families throughout Essex County. ECLT is looking for an executive director to manage. . . Read Full Listing
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