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O'Fallon building boom! We're proud to lead St. Charles County in single-family permits with 286 #homes in 2023! While there were fewer permits issued for new #commercialbuilding projects in #stcharlescounty, the projects that were approved had a higher scope and cost, indicating potentially larger and more impactful developments in the commercial sector in 2023. Here's a closer comparison of St. Charles County permits in 2022 vs. 2023. Let's keep building in 2024! Source: St. Charles County Government - Community Development

Revitalizing neighborhoods takes more than just a spark—it requires a bold, innovative approach. That’s where Intend Indiana comes in. Founded in 1987 and born from the merger of Renew Indianapolis and King Park Development Corporation in 2020, Intend Indiana combines the strengths of two successful organizations to advance comprehensive community development. With a mission to create and preserve affordable housing, support neighborhood revitalization, and foster small business growth, Intend is making a significant impact across the state of Indiana. We’re thrilled to collaborate with Intend on their ambitious 10-year strategic framework. This forward-thinking project is setting a new standard in community development by outlining visionary goals, defining core values, and aligning priorities to build a sustainable and thriving future. #CommunitySolutions #NeighborhoodRevitalization #SustainableGrowth #Indiana

What are some actionable ways we can improve America's housing situation for all? Like many issues, it will take a combination of approaches: • Develop programs that focus on the "missing middle", or families who earn 80% to 100% of the area median income. By preserving housing with rents that fall in between traditional affordable and market-rate housing (without the use of subsidies), we can strengthen the middle class. • Support community development financial institutions to empower the development of affordable community housing, create jobs, and uplift historically underserved areas. • Foster more public-private partnerships. Without these partnerships, the affordable housing we have today would simply not exist. To move forward, we need to enable more collaboration. #Housing #HousingPolicy #AffordableHousing

CT Businesses: Share your Make It Here story. DECD laid out a path to engaging with CT Marketing efforts in this collaboration document. Let CT amplify your activities and success story!

Heard deep echoes of "The Grapes of Wrath" in Mary C. Daly’s (head of the San Francisco Fed) keynote today at the NICRC community development conference. I couldn’t help but draw parallels between Steinbeck's tale of hardship, struggle, and displacement in her remarks on the state of housing in America. Daly shed light on a stark reality: families forced to leave their homes, their communities, and the very places their ancestors have lived for generations, all in search of affordable living. Cities like Boise, once symbols of affordable living, are now on the frontline of this exodus. The included chart comparing median home value to income over time spotlights the central challenge. What creative solutions are emerging in your area to combat this issue? How are we keeping the dream of affordable home ownership alive for young families? #HousingCrisis #AffordableHousing #EconomicDisplacement #CommunityDevelopment #NICRC2024 #SustainableLiving #HousingSolutions #AmericanDreamReimagined #HomeOwnershipChallenges #EconomicInequality #HousingPolicy

The Vision Statement for the Sacramento 2040 project, adopted by City Council in 2019, states, “In 2040, the City of Sacramento will be a national model of sustainable, equitable growth and community development.” I believe this plan truly lives up to its vision for the city. As California’s first Prohousing designated city, Sacramento is a statewide leader in housing and breaking barriers in building more equitable communities, which historically have been restricted by land use policies set many years ago. One of those policies, representing missing middle housing, is replacing all single-family home only zoning areas with a much more flexible citywide code. This will allow smaller, more attainable units — such as triplexes, fourplexes and cottage courts in every neighborhood. Sacramento will be the first city in California to do so.

Dreaming of financial independence? Multifamily real estate could be your ticket to passive income and long-term wealth. #realestateinvesting #PropertyInvestment #RealEstateInvestor #InvestmentProperty #RealEstateTips 

🏡 Budgeting and Affordability in Development Projects 🌱 In our latest discussion, we dive deep into the costs and realities of developing affordable housing. There’s a significant misconception that building these units should be almost cost-free. But that's not realistic. 🏗️ Are you involved in community development projects? It's crucial to budget effectively and understand the financial landscape of affordable housing in your area. Learn more from our insightful discussion and share your thoughts with us! 💬👇 #SustainableLiving #ShippingContainerDesign #RepurposedContainers #GreenBuilding #aoagwllc #mobuenterprises #mobucontainers #mobushipping #mobufoundation #mobupodcast

🏡 Building Stronger Communities Together: Our Partnership with Housing Colorado 🛠️ Brinkman Construction is excited to join Housing Colorado, marking a significant step to improve access to affordable housing across the state. Housing Colorado's mission to promote safe, healthy, quality, affordable housing aligns closely with our commitment to community development. This partnership enhances our efforts to address the housing needs of low- to moderate-income Coloradoans, leveraging education and advocacy to make a tangible impact. Joining Housing Colorado connects us with a diverse network, offering: • Educational Resources: Access to resources and training. • Networking Events: Opportunities to connect with professionals and organizations. • Policy Advocacy Platform: A chance to contribute to legislative changes. • Collective Knowledge and Experience: Sharing insights and learning from the community’s vast experience. We are excited to partner with Housing Colorado, moving confidently toward a future of accessible affordable housing. #brinkmanconstruction #driventobuild #affordablehousing

It was an honor to co-facilitate this session with Tia Cintron HMA's Managing Director for Housing Supports and Services. It was a great discussion. Here are a few snippets of actions you can take to advance healthcare and housing: 1) develop shared language; 2) build trust among partners; 3) understand housing is healthcare; 4) employ people who have lived experience/were previously unhoused; 5) Contact Enterprise Community Partners or contact Tia Cintron to advance housing in your community. 6) "think about the most you can do; think about the least you can do; go do something!" Jennifer Ho