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We love street art!👩🎨 This week our family is enjoying a new city🏙and all of the murals and activation spaces that come with it! 🤸♀️ This got me thinking 🤔 about how engaging with physical spaces adds to the community experience. The Washington Post shared this study that tested the effects of vacant lot revitalization on community safety. "The results ... make neighborhood beautification efforts a high-priority no-brainer. Besides being a sound public safety policy, they are inexpensive, straightforward and beneficial to residents’ well-being." Tell me in the comments -- what are some ways you bring value to your community space? #communityinvestment #communityspace #realestateinvestors

Interesting initiative preventing those who are newly unhoused from becoming chronically homeless. Of course, interventions are needed across the full spectrum from preventing homelessness altogether to addressing the complex needs of those who are chronically unhoused, in other words primary, secondary and tertiary prevention. This rapid rehousing initiative is so timely as more and more people are struggling with affordability of housing and other basic needs.

“It’s really the speed and the targeting that is just so important,” Watts said. “If you can get somebody into four walls and a roof and make sure that they have a community of support … then amazing things can happen.” Sam Watts and your team at Welcome Hall Mission take a bow. 👏👏👏 Rapid rehousing is a crucial initiative and particularly effective for those newly experiencing homelessness. While the article is clear that this initiative did not target more complex, chronic cases - that’s okay, because newly unhoused individuals require our support also. Early intervention and preventing chronic homelessness is an important goal in our efforts to reduce and end homelessness. The inability of people to afford to obtain and maintain housing underlies much of our national homelessness problem. Rapid rehousing provides immediate stability, reversing the fortunes of individuals and families and easing their trauma. The results speak for themselves - 400 people housed and 85% have retained that housing. Studies show that rapid rehousing improves housing stability and promotes better long-term outcomes compared to extended stays in shelters. It is a cost-effective strategy that alleviates the burden on emergency services and fosters healthier, more resilient communities. #Homelessness #RapidRehousing #HousingFirst #EndHomelessness

The research is clear: mixed-income housing is key to upLifting Orlando. 📊 70% of young adult Americans said that it was harder for them to afford a home than it was for their parents’ generation. In October 2021, about half of Americans (49%) said this was a major problem where they live—and this is up 10 percentage points from early 2018. Affording a home is now an American challenge; we need one another to learn how to handle this challenge best. For over a decade, Lift Orlando has been working with residents to create mixed-income housing opportunities, bringing beautiful homes to places like Pendana at West Lakes and Pendana Senior Residences. Both were created thanks to our phenomenal partner Columbia Residential. You can upLift your neighbor with Lift Orlando, too. Give to support the Love is Local campaign at loveislocalorlando.com ********************************** Read more about the research here ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e4gH_yR5

Can #AffordableHousing truly knit a community back together? How often do we witness transformative developments that genuinely improve lives? Recently, the James Lewis Jr. Apartments were featured in The Post and Courier (written by Ali Rockett), highlighting the significant impact the community has on the lives of residents and the community on Charleston's East Side. Esther Davis, a resident of the complex, shared her journey from a challenging past to finding peace (and a fresh start) in her new home in Charleston. Her story bears witness to the development’s #CommunityImpact, which provides a sense of ownership and pride. The building, which houses 64 affordable units for those earning 60 percent or below of the Area Median Income, filled up within 30 days of opening — a clear indicator of the critical need for such housing. The city's contribution of $7 million through Affordable Housing and the strategic lease of land at $1 per year underscore a commitment to affordable housing that ensures long-term community benefits. The property's design to revert ownership back to the city after 60 years guarantees that it will remain an affordable haven perpetually. This development, which took nearly 14 years from planning to completion, is not just about building homes but about restoring a fragmented community. The vision of leaders like Councilman James Lewis, Jr., who championed affordable housing to "knit back together" the East Side, is now a living reality. Let's celebrate these milestones in affordable housing and continue to support initiatives that offer more than just a roof but a pathway to a better life. See the link to the article in the comments below.

🏘️ Housing with Heart: A New Milestone with New Chelsea Society At Chelsea Gardens & Marine, we’re witnessing something remarkable: True communities are being formed! Through our partnership, we’re seeing: - Deep friendships blossoming - Residents breaking out of isolation - A stronger sense of shared ownership and belonging We’re proud to partner with New Chelsea Society in this journey, and special thanks to these leaders: Ahmed Omran (CEO), Jennifer Walsh (CFO), Scott Stewart, REBECA ROBLES (Projects), Gaby (Site Manager), fouz Mohamed and Spyros Theodoridis (Snr Site Managers), the Minivillage Coordinators and Volunteer Champions - for making it happen. At Minivillage, we know housing isn’t just about spaces — it’s about creating environments where people feel they belong, are supported, and grow together. Our model delivers measurable outcomes over three years - both socially and financially. Communities like New Chelsea Gardens and Marine are expected to see: - Neighbours supporting neighbours, creating stronger, connected communities - Improved resident well-being, with better social health and less isolation - Financial returns for property operators through lower maintenance costs, fewer disputes, and higher retention rates 🌟Calling Nonprofit Housing Leaders in BC: Are you ready to create vibrant, engaged communities in your housing populations? We’ve just opened new partnership spots starting in early 2025. Contact mark.boardman@minivillage.ca to find out more. #CommunityFirst #HousingWithHeart #SocialImpact #HousingTransformation

Property values in majority-Black and majority-Latino neighborhoods are far lower today than those in majority-white neighborhoods. The gap in appreciation values between properties in majority-white versus majority-non-white neighborhoods is a staggering $57 billion. Inspired by Dr. Andre M. Perry of the The Brookings Institution, Economy League has just released a new report, “Know Your Price, Philadelphia,” analyzing property values of Philadelphia by neighborhood and race from the years of 1950 to 2022. Read the full report for more insights: https://shorturl.at/ciwxZ #Philadelphia #Philly #Housing #Redlining #EndRacism #RacialWealthGap