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I've always loved writing, so I'm trying a little something new and starting a blog. It's called "Building Housing, Building Community," and it'll use housing policy and politics as a lens to explore broader themes of belonging, trust, and community. And if you know me, you won't be surprised that the topic of my first blog is housing integration - the topic that got me interested in housing in the first place. Check it out and subscribe! https://lnkd.in/guzq7Rct

When establishing new programming to promote fairness, access, and opportunity, it is imperative to establish a strategic plan and vision. 🌟 Doing so provides full transparency for community members to understand the impetus behind any new initiatives and can increase community buy-in. 🤝 📚 In our latest report, "Public Housing Authority Pathways to Advancing Equity," we highlight several public housing authorities (PHAs) that successfully established strategic plans and visions that helped them to improve equity through programming, policies, operations, and resident interactions. 🏘️✨ 🔍 Read more about these PHAs and their successful equity initiatives here: https://lnkd.in/ewX7uS_n #Equity #CommunityEngagement #PublicHousing #PAHRC #HAIGroup #StrategicPlanning #Transparency #AffordableHousing #CommunityBuyIn #PHAs #AdvancingEquity #InclusiveCommunities #FairHousing #ResidentEngagement

When establishing new programming to promote fairness, access, and opportunity, it is imperative to establish a strategic plan and vision. 🌟 Doing so provides full transparency for community members to understand the impetus behind any new initiatives and can increase community buy-in. 🤝 📚 In our latest report, "Public Housing Authority Pathways to Advancing Equity," we highlight several public housing authorities (PHAs) that successfully established strategic plans and visions that helped them to improve equity through programming, policies, operations, and resident interactions. 🏘️✨ 🔍 Read more about these PHAs and their successful equity initiatives here: https://lnkd.in/ewX7uS_n #Equity #CommunityEngagement #PublicHousing #PAHRC #HAIGroup #StrategicPlanning #Transparency #AffordableHousing #CommunityBuyIn #PHAs #AdvancingEquity #InclusiveCommunities #FairHousing #ResidentEngagement

🏡 Housing Solutions Showcase Innovative Housing Solutions in Humbermede. ✅ A Milestone in Affordable Housing: Weston Road Project. Looking back at a significant achievement in affordable housing, let's revisit the Weston Road project. Completed in 2016, this development provided 336 new rental units for seniors, recent immigrants, and people with low income. ☑ Historical Impact: This project was a crucial step in addressing Toronto's housing affordability crisis at the time. ☑ Diverse Housing Options: The development offered a mix of bachelor, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments to meet various needs. ☑ Community Benefit 👨👩👦👦 : The project provided much-needed housing stability for vulnerable populations. 📣 🚀 Let's continue to advocate for affordable housing initiatives and celebrate the positive impact of projects like these. This campaign is part of the pilot Policy Fellowship program Newcomer Women's Services Toronto.  #CommunityVoices #HousingAffordability #CommunityDevelopment #PublicPolicies Source: https://lnkd.in/gcn2HA4s

Market Expansion: Inclusionary zoning (IZ) is a crucial policy fostering socio-economic diversity within communities by mandating developers to include affordable housing units in their projects. By incentivizing the expansion and diversification of the housing market, IZ encourages developers to cater to a more inclusive mix of housing options beyond the market-rate segment. Integrating affordable units into developments not only addresses the needs of lower-income households but also contributes to a balanced and resilient real estate market. Community Relations: Developers engaging in inclusionary zoning projects benefit from positive public relations and community goodwill. By participating in efforts to alleviate the affordable housing crisis, developers build a favorable reputation and stronger relationships with residents and authorities. This commitment to inclusionary zoning can lead to smoother project approvals, reduced opposition, and increased community support. Visit us at https://lnkd.in/e_CjszZH to make a difference in housing diversity and community relations. #InclusionaryZoning #AffordableHousing #CommunityRelations #HousingDiversity

Did you know that single-family zoning is locking out affordable housing options? Across the US, cities are restricting land development to single-family homes, perpetuating historic patterns of inequity. In many communities, including those in Massachusetts and Connecticut, more than 80% of the land available is zoned strictly for single-family homes, restricting the ability to build new homes. These restrictions are essentially continuing a pattern of housing segregation, keeping people with low-incomes out and making housing in general scarce, expensive, and exclusive in some areas. But change is happening! States like Minnesota, Oregon, and California are paving the way for more inclusive housing options. By ending single-family zoning, these states are allowing more housing to be gradually added to existing neighborhoods, providing a supply of housing that is not only needed, but will further ease price growth. Join us and organizations like DesegregateCT and Abundant Housing MA to advocate for change in your community. Learn more about the impact of single-family zoning, and how you can get involved, in our latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/ebVDjufk #EndSingleFamilyZoning #HousingForAll  #CIL #CILDevelopsHomes #CILDevelopsCommunities #Community #AccessibleHousing #Relationships #Inclusion #RealEstateDevelopment

Did you know April is Fair Housing Month? It's a time to celebrate progress and ensure equal access to housing for all! Dive into our latest blog post to learn about the pivotal Fair Housing Act of 1968 and how you can join us in building homes and communities for everyone. Let's make fair housing a reality together! #FairHousingMonth #ManateeHabitat #EqualityInHousing

🌟 Honoring Juneteenth: A Step Towards Equity in Housing 🌟 As we commemorate Juneteenth, it's a poignant reminder of our journey towards freedom and equality. This historic day, marking the end of slavery in the United States, also reminds us of the ongoing struggle for racial equity, including in housing. 🏠 At John L Scott, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable real estate market. We believe that everyone deserves access to safe, affordable, and fair housing opportunities. Today and every day, we strive to build communities that reflect diversity and support equality. 🔑 Let's continue to work together to break down barriers and ensure that the dream of homeownership is attainable for all. #Juneteenth #RealEstate #EquityInHousing #CommunityBuilding #DiversityAndInclusion

Please watch and circulate this video. We are all affected by the decisions that housing association boards and councils' Housing Committees' make. So why do these boards not represent us? Please share this message with anyone you know who is: - A tenant or leaseholder of a housing association. - A neighbour of a social landlord property. - Your local tenant and residents association. - A staff member of your housing association and housing department. - A board member of a housing association and members of the housing committee. - Shared owner of a social landlord. - Applying to get a social housing property. These boards need to have more women and more people from minority ethnicities in the room. Housing boards need to be representative of the residents, staff, and the communities they work in. They currently are NOT representative. If you can, please share on social media using the hashtags #representationmatters and #ukhousing. 🌻Regards from Lara Oyedele, Olmec, and the Social Housing Roundtable. ✊🏽🏠 #housing #diversity #socialhousing #inclusion #affordablehousing #DEI #governance #leadership Housing Diversity Network Women on Boards UK Professional Diversity Network Board Diversity Network Young Trustees Movement Women in Social Housing (WISH) London #personaldevelopment #leadership #boardroom #nonexecutive https://lnkd.in/dt5QvWfb

🏘️ Transforming Communities, Building Generational Wealth 🌟 Adenah Bayoh's journey from a Liberian refugee to a trailblazing real estate developer highlights a story of resilience, innovation, and community impact. Her latest project in Newark, New Jersey, is not just about housing but creating a holistic environment that addresses generational challenges and community upliftment and is a game-changer for low-income families and underserved communities. The groundbreaking work of Adenah Bayoh, New Jersey’s first Black female affordable housing developer is a 40-unit affordable housing development in Newark’s South Side with: Free Wi-Fi and computers for each family: Access to technology is a gateway to education, employment, and financial literacy, After-school tutoring for children: Investing in the next generation's education. 📚✨ Transitional housing for homeless families: Creating a stable foundation for families to rebuild their lives. 🌍 Impact Beyond Housing Affordable housing gives families the breathing room to save, invest, and plan for the future, contributing to generational wealth. When housing is no longer a burden, families can focus on education, career growth, and wealth-building opportunities. 🏠💼📈 ✨ Adenah’s philosophy is simple but profound: "I’m not just building houses; I’m building futures." We need more leaders like this - developers, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who are focused on creating lasting impacts for marginalized communities. With empowering families today, we are planting seeds for generational wealth tomorrow. This is the future of real estate development—one that centers community, equity, and long-term success. Let’s celebrate and support more projects that are investing in people and building generational wealth. 🙌🏾 Gillian Marcelle, PhD Dr. Susan Swayze UCLA PhD, Duke MBA Shari Dunn Samantha Katz Mike Green Joe Ventrone Castleigh Johnson #CommunityImpact #GenerationalWealth #AffordableHousing #EconomicEmpowerment #blackwomenlead https://lnkd.in/ek_a2bF3