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The Power of Community: How Neighborhood Redevelopment Creates Lasting Impact Discover how neighborhood redevelopment projects like murals and cool buildings contribute to creating a sense of pride, increasing demand, and shaping communities for generations. Explore the long-term benefits and cool factor of these initiatives with real-life examples. #CommunityDevelopment #NeighborhoodRedevelopment #CoolFactor #BuildingPride #SustainableImpact #UrbanRenewal #CommunityEngagement #FutureDevelopments #CreatingDemand #CommunityBuilding

"Gentle Density" is our vision for sustainable, community-focused housing. Instead of overcrowded high-rises, we believe in creating low-rise, high-density affordable housing that fits seamlessly within suburban neighborhoods. Our approach? Placing 6-8 prefabricated studio units on standard suburban lots, allowing for thoughtful growth that encourages neighborhood integration. By scattering these units every few blocks, communities expand sustainably, welcoming new neighbors without disrupting the fabric of single-family tracts. It’s a model that supports affordable living, neighborhood cohesion, and long-term community building. Let’s rethink density, together.

🏗️ Transforming Overtown: A New Chapter for Affordable Housing and Community Revitalization! 🏙️ Miami is taking bold strides with a $40M HUD grant aimed at redeveloping Overtown, including the creation of 833 affordable and workforce housing units as part of a comprehensive $332M plan. This ambitious project promises more than just new buildings; it aims to reconnect and revitalize a historically prosperous community, bridging gaps caused by past urban developments. 🌟 🔑 Key Takeaways: - **833 affordable and workforce housing units** - **Integration of micro-dwellings and mixed-use spaces** - **Efforts to address historical community disconnections** I recall a conversation with a fellow real estate peer who once said, "Revitalization isn't just about bricks and mortar; it's about rebuilding community connections and opportunities." This resonates profoundly with Overtown’s transformation journey, which not only provides housing but fuels broader economic and cultural regeneration. 🤔 What do you think this redevelopment will mean for the future of Overtown and its residents? Can such initiatives set a precedent for similar communities? Share your thoughts and let's discuss! 👇 🚀 Join the conversation about community-driven development projects, and let's reimagine the future of our cities together. #RealEstate #AffordableHousing #CommunityDevelopment #MiamiRevitalization #HUDGrant #OvertownTransformation --- Let's inspire action and share this impactful story! Together, we can drive more positive change in our communities. 💪⚡

Here’s a redevelopment to celebrate for its attempt to uplift a community and economically empower its residents. I often reflect on the poor reputation of developers for being profiteers focused on owning property, but here’s a solid example of how they can also be community-oriented, with the goal of enabling residents to take ownership of their community. This is the power of a place-led cooperative. “Fillmore District, Freedom West Homes’ next iteration will stand as a beacon of equity and inclusivity, rooted in a storied history of community resilience. Established in the 1970s, amid the aftermath of redlining practices and urban renewal policies, the development was envisioned as a bastion of affordable housing and socioeconomic stability to counteract the displacement caused by redevelopment efforts. Today, with 382 co-op–owned housing units spread over four city blocks, Freedom West Homes remains a testament to the enduring spirit of its residents. In collaboration with the co-op and its commitment to revitalizing the neighborhood, the project will embark upon a transformative journey. DLR Group’s design approach prioritizes community empowerment and social cohesion. The reimagined and renewed Freedom West Homes will honor its legacy while modernizing for future residents of the community. From the creation of contemporary, accessible housing units to the integration of community spaces and amenities, as well as the lasting economic opportunities that will lay the foundation for wealth accumulation and socioeconomic advancement, the revitalized development will provide residents with a renewed sense of pride and belonging in their neighborhood.” Jose Sanchez Urban Land Institute https://lnkd.in/eejA4x5y

Skokie Development Update, Skokie unveils draft plan to revitalize Main Street area, Plan calls for retail, residential, green spaces. After gauging responses from residents near the area of Main Street and Crawford Avenue in Skokie about what they would like to see in the area, which some have described as blighted, the village of Skokie published and presented a draft of a 20-year plan to revitalize the area with local businesses, public spaces, housing and green spaces. Skokie’s Community Development Director Johanna Nyden presented to the Village Board at its Dec. 2 meeting a study and renderings of a reimagined Main Street corridor in Skokie that are designed to foster community in the immediate area. Nyden emphasized that the plan was closer to a vision for the area, and not a concrete plan for redevelopment, but she said that the village does want to take steps that will lead to further development in the area. https://lnkd.in/gcsb_KZP

The Center for an Urban Future has just issued a superb commentary about specific steps NYC could take to support neighborhood parks partners. The problems and solutions it identifies mirror those for small BIDs in NYC, which I wrote about with @RPA last year in Go Local! Help Us Help You. The through line, not just in NYC but in many cities, is the need for proactive and positive policies to make place-centered partnerships more empowered and equitable, through Trusted Partner programs and other innovations. NYC has made very good progress under its new Chief Public Realm Officer Ya-Ting Liu, but there's still much more to be done. Finding solutions to these issues across sectors and across cities is my focus at the Sustaining Places Initiative at NYU Marron Institute of Urban Management. https://lnkd.in/eW78_-8R Go Local Report: https://lnkd.in/eHUKcM6T Sustaining Places: https://lnkd.in/ePFEpsJr.

Affordable housing, sustainability, and community revitalization are taking center stage in Gowanus, Brooklyn. With 3,000 new apartments designated as affordable housing, developments like 420 Carroll are already making an impact, offering 90 affordable units out of 360. This is a critical step in addressing NYC's housing crisis. 🏙️ But it’s not just about housing. The Gowanus Lowlands Master Plan is set to create a 20-acre network of interconnected parks by the early 2030s, while new developments are incorporating eco-friendly features like green roofs and bioswales. This is urban sustainability in action. 🌿 The neighborhood is also becoming a hub for arts and culture, with industrial spaces being repurposed to support local artists. And let’s not forget the cleanup of the infamous Gowanus Canal, a key part of the area’s revitalization. 🎨 Of course, challenges remain. Environmental remediation, potential displacement, and infrastructure strain are all concerns that need to be addressed. But with community benefits like public housing renovations, new schools, and infrastructure upgrades, Gowanus is on track to become one of Brooklyn’s most dynamic neighborhoods. 🏗️ #TopPropertiesTeam #RealBrokerLLC #RealBrokerage #AffordableHousing #UrbanRenewal #NYCRealEstate #GowanusRezoning #BrooklynDevelopment #Sustainability #CommunityRevitalization

🌟 Transforming Franklin: A Vision for the Future - Celebrating Economic & Community Development 🌟 The City of Franklin is embarking on a transformative journey to revitalize its historic downtown and riverfront, turning it into a vibrant, regional destination and recreational hub. This $30 million initiative aims to breathe new life into Franklin’s civic heart while enhancing connectivity, quality of life, and economic vitality. Key features include: ✅ Pedestrian-Friendly Spaces: Creating inviting areas for walking, biking, and kayaking. ✅ Riverfront Access: Expanding opportunities for recreation and community gatherings. ✅ Enhanced Connectivity: Improving bike paths and traffic flow for better transportation. ✅ Vibrant Downtown Economy: Supporting local jobs, entertainment, restaurants, and retailers. Aligned with the broader Great Miami Riverway initiative, this project represents Franklin’s commitment to community-driven growth, health, and equity. With $12 million requested through the Dayton Regional Priority Development and Advocacy Committee (PDAC) (coordinated by the Dayton Development Coalition), Franklin is ready to bring this bold vision to life, benefiting both residents and visitors for generations to come. 👏 Congratulations to the city of Franklin for dreaming big and working hard to revitalize, grow, and transform. We applaud such economic and community development effort! Read more: https://lnkd.in/eaRhshvW #EconomicDevelopment #FranklinRevitalization #OhioForward #CommunityGrowth #UrbanRevitalization

Los Angeles is setting a new standard by integrating affordable housing with green spaces, parks, and transit-oriented development, all while prioritizing anti-displacement strategies. The city’s approach focuses on preserving existing communities by ensuring that new developments include affordable housing units, community-centered amenities, and protections for long-term residents. Through public-private partnerships and state grants, the initiative transforms underutilized areas into sustainable, livable neighborhoods without displacing residents. This model balances urban growth with social equity, aiming to prevent gentrification while enhancing urban livability. Learn more about this transformative initiative below. https://lnkd.in/gA2Ahcf2 

The Closing of Hester Street: What We Lose and What’s Next for Community Planning As urban planning evolves, one question remains crucial: Whose priorities are represented in urban plans, and who has a say in shaping our cities? The closure of Hester Street in 2024 marks the end of an era for equitable, community-driven urban planning, but as with all endings, something remarkable is bound to emerge. For 20 years, Hester Street’s innovative approach to community planning, participatory design, and engagement has been a beacon for underrepresented voices, offering planning and development assistance across New York City and beyond. It wasn’t just a planning organization; it empowered communities to directly influence the spaces they inhabit. With its closure, we must ask: What have we lost, and what will fill this gap? The field of community planning is evolving, and its future is more critical than ever — especially for communities of color and low-income neighborhoods. Let’s continue pushing for inclusive, participatory processes in shaping the cities of tomorrow. Hester Street’s legacy proves that when people are empowered to shape their own communities, we all thrive. Now is the time to roll up our sleeves and #GettoWork. ✨ #CommunityPlanning #UrbanPlanning #CommunityDevelopment #PublicEngagement #InclusiveDesign #HesterStreet