Social Innovations Journal’s Post

In an op-ed for Smart Cities Dive, LISC CEO Michael T. Pugh and Enterprise Community Partners CEO Shaun Donovan discuss how climate and community development are fundamentally interconnected. They argue that for investments in green community development to be successful, the work must be guided by strategies that prioritize community input and involvement. Read More at https://lnkd.in/g6usKbYp.

A multi-faceted approach is needed to achieve a sustainable future, including reducing emissions, creating quality jobs, and investing in community development. Know more about it by clicking the link below. https://lnkd.in/eEp3rq9T

In my previous post, I talked about “Why Community Participation is Crucial for Successful Projects.” In this post, I want to discuss “Enhanced Relevance and Effectiveness in Sustainable Community Projects.” From my experience working with community leaders, I have found that involving community members in planning a new clean water supply system has proven to be a game-changer. By ensuring that the services offered align perfectly with the community’s needs, we have seen a significant increase in usage and maintenance. This approach not only guarantees that the system is well-kept but also generates revenues that are reinvested into other community projects. Importantly, this model reduces dependency on external funding, fostering a sense of ownership and sustainability within the community. Please share your experiences and comments below.

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Discover how to overcome the 4 Biggest Challenges in Housing and Community Development. Martin Greenlee shares expert insights on navigating budget constraints, staff turnover, outdated processes, and timely spending. Explore practical strategies to enhance your HCD projects and make an even greater impact in your community: https://hubs.la/Q02yp6kJ0

The key message of this timely report from my colleagues at ADAM Architecture is that to make sustainable places that support the health and wellbeing of communities we need to take a more patient approach. This is more easily said than done in a policy climate that promotes a housebuilder model where developers build homes and then move on; PLACEMAKING TWO suggests some interventions that can make a difference. It's well worth a read 👍

The Strong, Prosperous, and Resilient Communities Challenge (SPARCC) evaluation deepened CCHE’s understanding of equitable community development. Check out this video, which features the evaluation findings. https://lnkd.in/gtYKCVTX

Moving from community resource sharing to solution creating is easier said than done. The results are worth the investment. This blog, the first in a series focused on collaboration, looks at three levels of collaboration in community development work. We also consider necessary elements of the best atmospheric conditions for success. 📌 https://lnkd.in/ga7-VZDA

Now that I have been to a few gatherings where the conversation about "how AI can help housing and community finance" has gone in many different directions, from - trepidation to fear to excitement. As someone who knows a little bit more about this space, I should put a stake in the ground and say what is obvious to me. Housing finance needs all the help it can get, especially at state, city, and local governmental authorities, who have been given the tough job of creating affordability and supply through policy and housing finance and bringing public money to private developers, and having an impact on overall housing supply crises. We need AI to take on the repetitive tasks like - 1. Explain QAPs, answer questions on loan programs, 2. Train staff as well as free them up to do higher-level creative jobs 3. Onboard large amounts of data sets 4. Compare and contrast data sets 5. Do underwriting analyses 6. Create standardization across various organizations This will all ultimately help us build a robust ecosystem around housing finance. I am convinced that we can use AI creatively to have a significant NET POSITIVE IMPACT on housing finance.