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A new era for affordable housing? Scott Turner’s appointment as HUD Secretary could redefine the future of the mobile home industry. Affordable housing has been a critical issue, and mobile home communities are at the center of the solution. With Scott Turner’s extensive background in public service and community development, his leadership at HUD signals potential policy shifts that could impact everything from funding to regulation in our industry. From opportunities for increased funding to potential regulatory changes, this could mark a pivotal moment for those of us committed to affordable housing solutions. See more: https://buff.ly/4gkQIcx

I have attended this conference at various times throughout my 21 years as a real estate professional... so it is a real honor to be selected as a presenter/panelist on the topic of proactive, authentic community engagement and integration as an essential aspect of affordable housing development at this year's Florida Housing Coalition Annual Statewide Affordable Housing Conference🏘💥💯. Session Deets: Turn Opposers to Supporters: Tips for Engaging Elected Officials and Stakeholders to Overcome NIMBYs Tuesday, August 27 at 3:45pm Moderator: Suzanne Cabrera, CFRE Speakers: Christic Henry, George Kruse, Jon D. Brown, Ellen O'Conner, John Rodriguez Session Summary: Too often, housing advocates struggle to gain the support of local elected officials as well as neighbors in their plans to increase housing for those most in need. When they do, at times they are met with concerns about public perceptions, lack of funding or the desire to maintain the status quo of neighborhoods. In this interactive session, participants will explore proactive strategies to address NIMBY (Not In My Backyard) opposition in housing and community development projects, emphasizing the importance of community engagement, building trust, collaboration, and understanding with stakeholders, and getting to yes with your local officials by properly framing the request. I look forward to interacting with attendees and co-presenters on this topic... and I promise to go live📸😊. #innovation #affordability #accessibility #attainable #housingforall #community #value #trustbuilding #consensusmatters #annualhousingconference #FHC

Why Community Land Trusts Matter for Our Future I had the chance to attend LISC San Antonio’s event on community ownership, and it really hit home how important Community Land Trusts (CLTs) are for fair and just development. Julia Duranti-Martínez from LISC NYC talked about how community ownership can give people the power to stop displacement and keep local businesses and organizations in place. It’s about helping BIPOC-led businesses, and community groups have a real shot at staying in their neighborhoods by owning affordable spaces. The panel, featuring experts like Juleny Santa Cruz, M.Ed. (ROC USA), Crystal Requejo (MEXICAN AMERICAN UNITY COUNCIL, INC), and Nadia Mavrakis (Culturingua) moderated by Julia, discussed how CLTs allow communities to protect their spaces, build wealth, and shape their own future. This conversation was a great reminder that ownership isn’t just about land or buildings—it’s about empowerment and economic justice. If we want lasting change, we need more CLTs in our communities. Emerge and Rise, Inc #CommunityLandTrust #FairDevelopment #LISCSanAntonio #CommunityOwnership #EconomicJustice

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!

🏡 As Housing America Month wraps up… We reflect on the role housing plays in building the neighborhoods we call home. At Coastal Community Builders, we remain dedicated to creating homes that positively impact families and communities alike. Learn more about Housing America Month at ccb.homes/HousingAmerica. 🏠 #HousingAmericaMonth #BuildingStrongerCommunities #CoastalCommunityBuilders

🌟 Exciting News Alert! 🌟 As we move forward into the future, it's evident that Florida Realtors are an integral part of fostering community support and recovery efforts. President Gia Arvin's recent statement highlights the crucial role that members play in shaping the community's trajectory. ✨ The future is bright: Florida Realtors will continue to lead the way in building resilient communities. ✨ By actively engaging in recovery efforts, members are not just selling houses, they're shaping the future of the communities they serve. ✨ President Gia Arvin's vision emphasizes the pivotal role of Florida Realtors in driving positive change and fostering unity. 🔮 Prediction: 🎯 • In the coming years, we can expect Florida Realtors to spearhead innovative initiatives that will strengthen community bonds and accelerate recovery efforts. • With a steadfast commitment to building strong communities, Florida Realtors will set new benchmarks for community engagement and social impact. Let's support and applaud the efforts of Florida Realtors as they continue to make a lasting difference in the communities they serve. Together, we can create a future where community support and recovery efforts thrive, setting a shining example for others to follow. #FloridaRealtors #CommunitySupport #RecoveryEfforts #FutureLeadership #Innovation #PositiveChange #Unity

CLT Resource Alert: Our Researchers are attending today's webinar, "Chinatown Land Trusts in Action: A Path to Community Resilience," hosted by Next City. For decades, Chinatowns have collectively acquired properties via community land trusts to resist being displaced in gentrifying neighborhoods. Tune into the conversation with us today, hosted by Oscar Abello, to understand the new challenges CLTs now face and how communities are organizing in Los Angeles, Toronto, and Boston https://lnkd.in/ejXbu2UR?

Transforming Orangeburg: A Community Project That Matters! Join Dr. Kanan Van Williams as he uncovers the transformative impact of the flagship project in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Discover how this initiative has created homeownership opportunities, boosted economic growth, and enhanced community well-being. Don’t miss this insightful discussion! #Orangeburg #CommunityImpact #HomeOwnership #EconomicGrowth #SocialChange #DrKananVanWilliams #TransformativeProjects #ManufacturedHomes #CommunityDevelopment #RealEstateInnovation

Community Development Entities (CDEs) employ distinctive investment strategies and areas of focus; some prioritize specific communities or cities, while others concentrate on particular types of investments, such as real estate or operating businesses. As a CDE, NTCIC supports historic preservation efforts that deliver much-needed services and opportunities to our country’s most under-resourced communities. Whether it is educational development programs using the arts, quality primary and mental health care, workforce training programs, or developments that create quality and accessible jobs, our investments are helping to shape the future of communities in need by preserving the past. Learn more about our approach: https://lnkd.in/dM5FeDR #nmtc

The work done here highlights the choice of language we use. Early on in our journey to build the framework for TheGrowthApp we built several paths for growth, but came up against an interesting scenario… Whoever we spoke with told us that without adequate housing the chances of failing and returning through those revolving doors was extremely high. We re-analysed what we were missing as we had built these principles on the Norwegian system where reoffending rates were as low as 19% In Norway - a place to call home is a standard offering, whereas here in the UK as many as 30% a month can be released with a tent and homeless. We added Home to our framework and chose not to call it a house. We cannot expect a different outcome by doing the same thing again and again. We support the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) and its efforts to build public support as this offers all of us safer communities in the long run.