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Join us for the Community Care Gathering on Tuesday, November 12th at 6:00 PM at the Fourth Plain Community Commons—a space created to hold, honor, and strengthen our community. As you allow yourself to feel today, remember that rest, collective care, and mutual aid are all forms of resistance. We recognize the wide range of emotions many of us may be feeling right now and the deep questions that this moment brings about the future of our communities, our values, and the work we are called to do. In the face of these challenges, let’s come together to reflect, support, and rise with one another. Together, we will process, strategize, and reaffirm our commitment to justice, equity, and progress. 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, Nov. 12th 🕕 Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM 📍 Location: Fourth Plain Community Commons, 3101 E 4th Plain Blvd Ste.101, Vancouver, WA 98661 Let’s continue to lift each other up and move forward—stronger together. #CommunityCare #TogetherWeHeal #BIPOCUnity #ResilienceAndStrength #JusticeAndEquity

As Community Planning Month winds down, take time to recognize the hard work of the leaders and officials who work tirelessly to make their communities as prosperous and equitable as possible. Learn about the key features needed to streamline the permitting process and achieve these goals: https://lnkd.in/eyTMnYiM #planningmonth #CommunityPlanning

Exciting news! Introducing the Saint Paul Shared Ownership Collaborative! We are teaming up with BIPOC-led organizations with a shared belief that our communities should have the power, resources, and support to control and make decisions about their land, jobs, and housing. We imagine strong networks of shared ownership businesses working together. Our goal is to empower local community members to create, own, and protect their homes and workplaces. As a leading organization in Minnesota, we advocate for policies, allocate resources, and offer expertise to make shared ownership models a practical and available way for BIPOC and intentionally underinvested communities to build wealth. As a group that values racial justice, cooperation, and abundance, we understand the importance of working together to create positive change. Our collaboration includes Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers, Model Cities of Saint Paul, Inc., Rondo Community Land Trust, and @West Side Community Organization (WSCO) #sharedownership #saintpaul #womenleading #communityownership #placebasedinvestment #solidarityeconomies

Our newest blog, “Exploring the Impacts of Halfway Houses and the Use of Revocations,” focuses on the impacts of supportive programs at halfway houses, also known as Residential Community Reintegration Programs (RCRPs), and how they foster positive outcomes for those reentering society post-incarceration. Read more now: https://lnkd.in/ef-aa9vu

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

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WHAT'S UP, WELLAND | S3E47 🎙 On the heels of the first Council budget meeting and a report on #WellandON’s community engagement process, there’s no better time for Marc and Paul to recap what was presented and discussed, and to highlight what’s still to come. https://lnkd.in/gmcBbdPE

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

For anyone who has ever had to plan a party, event, or trip, there is alot that goes into making it enjoyable for everyone participating. But what if you are in charge of planning neighborhood corridors or bike trails for a large city? As we close out Community Planning Month, we hear from Geoff Carleton, Carlos Iniguez, and Chelsea Young on what planners have to think about when providing recommendations to neighborhoods and those who live in them. #houston #planning

❓ What is Community Wealth Building and how does it benefit local residents? Learn more about Community Wealth Building - the Preston Model - and how Preston City Council is implementing the principles ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gk7U8Ekw #CommunityWealthBuilding #PrestonModel #LancashireBusiness #TownsFund #InvestPreston