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🏘 Highlighted in American Planning Association's "5 Affordable Housing Tech Tools for Every Stakeholder," the National Housing Preservation Database is today used by thousands of affordable housing stakeholders, including government agencies, community development organizations, financial partners, legal aid organizations, advocates, researchers, and lower-income families, among others. 👉 Thank you to the #APA for sharing the NHPD and other valuable tools to help further equitable solutions in housing. 💡 "Technology can be a potential disruptor, as planners answer the call to action for equitable growth, attainable housing, and affordable living. This generational transformation will require planners to cultivate partnerships with nonprofit organizations (like Housing Connector), designers, builders, policymakers, engagement specialists, community members, and others to help change how we design, build, and deliver — through tools that help us better analyze and visualize — better and more equitable affordable housing solutions." 👉 Learn more about the tools featured here: https://lnkd.in/e9Q-SXnD #affordablehousing #localplanning #localdata #research #housinginventory

Thank you very much to Trowers & Hamlins for hosting their “Rethinking Regeneration” report launch and panel discussion yesterday afternoon. Regeneration projects are under increasing pressure. Factors such as financial constraints, local planning challenges and demand for greater consistency in national policy approaches are heightening risks and obstructing innovation. The report identifies the primary challenges and opportunities for regeneration, which resonate throughout the public and private sectors, and presents nine recommendations to the industry, as well as local and national government. Key takeaways include: * Communities and connecting with the public - having strong input from the community helps in the delivery of a better product. Early engagement is key in order to secure better outcomes. Community engagement is a process and not a moment in time. The need for a diverse range of voices to ensure representation (including voices from younger generations). * The need for stability and long term commitment from policy makers. * Maximise the benefits of future regeneration schemes (in terms of social, environmental and economic) whilst holding the schemes accountable for delivering on their commitments. This requires strong leadership and long-term accountability as well as the utilisation of data available to us. * Public Private partnerships - the need to build trust and break down barriers between residents, the public sector and private sector to allow for good regeneration. #Regeneration #DevelopmentAdvisory #Development #Planning

Shaping Our Community (and Spending Some City Money)! As someone who’s always been fascinated by the power of community, I have to share the story of when the City of Amsterdam rolled out the Buurtbudget initiative for our neighborhood, Burt. Imagine this: a city giving us the chance to submit our own project ideas and then letting us decide where €500,000 should go! As someone who writes a lot about how important community is for our well-being, this is my kind of democracy! You see, I believe that when we come together to shape our shared spaces, amazing things happen - not to mention, it’s a great excuse to get creative. Whether it's adding green roofs to sheds, or setting up more spaces to gather (because who doesn’t love a good public bench?), Buurtbudget is about more than just money - it’s about building a neighborhood we’re proud of. What I love most about this initiative is that it reminds us we’re all part of something bigger. Our ideas matter. Our voices matter. And together, we get to build the spaces we want to live in. 💚 Let’s see what happens next, Burt! To read more about this see link below. https://lnkd.in/efcmTGMp #CommunityDevelopment #SocialImpact #BuildingCommunities #CommunityEngagement #CollaborationMatters #UrbanCommunities #PlaceMaking #InclusiveGrowth #CommunityLeadership #SustainableDevelopment #amsterdamcommunity  #buurtbudget  #communityadvocate  #citizenpower  #shapingourcity  #wellbeing  #neighborhoodvibes

#ThrowbackThursday – Our recent Kent event was an opportunity to bring together key voices from the housing sector to explore the political and delivery landscape for housing in the region. We were delighted to welcome Natalie Elphicke Ross OBE as our keynote speaker, who passionately highlighted a decent home's profound impact on life chances, calling for ambitious yet pragmatic steps to meet the Government's 1.5m homes target. The event emphasised: - The need for "housing for growth" to remain central to the agenda - Smart financing with institutional investment and public-private collaboration - Frameworks for long-term, scalable housing solutions Chaired by Meeting Place's George Kup and Ruth Skidmore, the panel sessions took a deep dive into some pressing topics for the County, ranging from questions such as: 💡 What does good engagement look like? 🏘 How can we deliver inclusive and accessible community design? Many thanks to Stacey Robins (Wealden District Council), Kate Rowe (Barratt Developments), Cllr Michael Horwood (Sevenoaks District Council), Vivian Wall (Motionspot), and Etienne Robinson-Sivyer (Keltbray), and everyone who joined us—your insights and energy made this event a success! Click the link below to find out about the insights we've gathered from the event: https://lnkd.in/e65te6pD #HousingForAll #InclusiveDesign #CommunityEngagement #SocialImpact #Collaboration #Development #PlanningReform

🌍 2024 Knowledge Is Power Conference 🌍 📅 Dates: September 23-26, 2024 💻 Where: Virtual Event Are you passionate about affordable housing, sustainable design, or community-based solutions to end homelessness? This is the event you won’t want to miss! At the 2024 Knowledge Is Power Conference, we’re gathering experts to explore the crucial steps needed to bring Tiny Villages to life—offering real-world strategies that anyone in the housing or urban development field can use to make a difference. Here’s why you should join: 💡 Innovative Solutions – Learn the latest approaches to tackling the housing crisis with community-driven strategies that promote sustainability and self-sufficiency. 🌱 Actionable Knowledge – Walk away with practical tools and insights to apply in your own projects or advocacy efforts for affordable housing. 🤝 Networking Opportunities – Connect with like-minded individuals who are committed to reshaping housing solutions and improving the lives of those impacted by homelessness. Meet Our Guest Speakers: Peter Geise: Uncover the complexities of multi-family property purchases and how they play a role in community development. David Knight: Gain insights into land purchases, one of the foundational steps in creating thriving Tiny Villages. Lora Brown: Learn how thoughtful interior design can elevate tiny homes into efficient, comfortable living spaces. Jason White: Explore innovative water filtration systems that are essential for sustainable and self-sufficient communities. This conference is designed for anyone who wants to be part of the solution—whether you're a housing advocate, urban planner, environmentalist, or just passionate about making a positive change. 🔗 Register today and help build the future of housing! Email info@tinyvillages.org to register. #TinyVillages #KnowledgeIsPower #SustainableLiving #AffordableHousing #HomelessnessSolutions #CommunityBuilding #HousingInnovation

Principal Design Officer Morag Bain writes about how a grassroots community project transformed a neglected space into a thriving hub. 🌱 From making pallets to a thriving community place, the Woodlands Community is a shining example of what can be achieved when people come together. Read the #ValueOfDesign2024 blog: https://bit.ly/40WLfEu

🏘️ As the affordable housing debate heats up, let's start a dialogue! 🗣️ Affordable housing refers to housing options that are reasonably priced and within reach for individuals and families with low to moderate incomes. It aims to ensure that everyone has a safe and stable place to call home. But where can we build affordable housing? 🌍 It can be constructed in various locations, including urban areas, suburban neighborhoods, or even rural communities. The key is to identify suitable land and incorporate it into urban planning and development strategies. Now, who's going to build it? 🛠️ Affordable housing can be developed by a combination of stakeholders, including government agencies, nonprofit organizations, private developers, and community partnerships. Collaboration between these entities is crucial to create sustainable and inclusive communities. Let's come together and explore solutions to address the pressing issue of affordable housing. Share your thoughts and ideas below! 💭💡 #AffordableHousing #Community #FUN #Builders 336-439-0123

🚀 Blog alert! Discover five of the most common municipal strategies: 📈 Economic development ♻️ Sustainability ⚖️ Good governance & engagement 🤝 Community capacity 🛡️ Public safety In this blog, we highlight real-world examples from municipalities like the Addison, Texas, City of Rockville MD, City of Kirkwood, Missouri, Township of Huron-Kinloss ON, and the Town of Yarmouth MA who are using data-driven strategies and smart resourcing to drive impactful change. Read more to see what these communities prioritize when paving the way for a better future! ⤵ #StrategicPlanning #GoodGovernance #CommunityDevelopment #PublicSafety

📊 While data may be plentiful, it can sometimes be challenging to find the right data to meet your needs. 🤜🤛 PAHRC and the National Low Income Housing Coalition teamed up with mySidewalk to create an Affordable Housing Preservation Toolkit. This resource helps local affordable housing advocates understand their housing stock and assess preservation risks in their communities. It also equips them with ideas to shore up their local housing preservation efforts. 👉 Whether you're an organization, developer, or housing professional, this adaptable toolkit is designed to help your research and knowledge about affordable housing preservation at all levels of geography. Providing locally specific data from the National Housing Preservation Database, the Preservation Toolkit helps examine opportunities for community partners to consider when creating an affordable housing preservation plan. 📊 These include: - Assessing local affordable housing stock - Recruiting partners to support affordable housing - Encouraging property owners with expiring rent restrictions to retain affordability commitments - Investing in preserving high quality affordable housing - Adopting policies that promote long-term affordability 📊 To turn your preservation hopes into a plan for action, request an Affordable Housing Preservation Toolkit for your community here: https://lnkd.in/eSkqvZs6 #affordablehousing #data #preservation

Our 2023 Impact Report is out now! The report showcases the incredible work Habitat Greater Ottawa has accomplished not only in the past year, but also highlights milestones from the past three decades as we celebrate 30 years of building better, brighter futures for local families. It is thanks supporters like you that Habitat Greater Ottawa is still here today - 30 years strong - building safe, secure and affordable housing for local families. Click the link below to check out the 2023 Impact Report ⬇️⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gQbsZGgc #annualreport #yearinreview