Week of April 22, 2024
Miriam Axel-Lute, Shelterforce
History often feels like a depressing account of the worst things people can do to each other. But a recent book contains reminders that nothing is inevitable, and sometimes people have done better than we’re doing now—even in terms of housing and social equity. Read Full Article or Listen
Brandon Duong, Shelterforce
The cost of housing has skyrocketed across the United States. As a response, some states and localities have legalized accessory dwelling units in hopes of expanding the supply of affordable housing. But what are ADUs? Watch Explainer
Roshan Abraham, Shelterforce
The End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act is an ambitious attempt to keep private equity's influence out of single-family homes. If passed, the bill will need ownership transparency to be effective. Read Full Article
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Industry News
Emily Thaden is joining ROC USA as their new president, leading ROC USA in empowering manufactured home communities through cooperative ownership. Previously, Thaden was the senior director of housing solutions at Habitat for Humanity International in Nashville, TN. Additionally, Thaden served as the board chair at Shelterforce and is currently serving as a board member.?
NACEDA is now known as the Community Opportunity Alliance . The organization is expanding its vision to mobilize resources and support the community development field. It will bring together local community development organizations, state and regional associations, and partners striving toward one central goal. Visit their website today to access valuable resources.
You Said It!
Beverly Kwiatkowski Flowers: Enjoyed your article! Brings back lots of memories. My grandparents, families and friends lived there and had many different businesses…grocery stores bars, hardware and more, e.g Mutryn’s grocery store on E 53d . . . Read More
Raj Properties: One of the best posts I’ve read in a while. Keep them coming. Read More
Kwajalein E Roberson Harmon: In Savannah Ga., the first Black church in the USA Bryant Baptist church that sit in a housing project is fighting the City of Savannah, HUD, and the Downtown Commerce Asso, who are trying to move tenant from historic Yamacraw Village. These groups have withheld information that the tenant can buy their apartment . . . Read More
Julia Malinowski: I appreciated this handy guide from Shelterforce on affordable housing terminology and thought others might as well. In a world full of jargon, we all need help making sure we’re speaking the same language. Via LinkedIn
Ron Clewer: Many thanks to Shelterforce for this great summary of terms! Well done! Via LinkedIn
HouseATL: Another excellent explainer from Shelterforce . . . Via LinkedIn
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Brian Stromberg: There are some good lessons in here on how layering different models of shared equity ownership provides huge returns on a community’s stability . . . Via LinkedIn
HouseATL: There’s always something to learn from Shelterforce. Did you know that a tool used by some community land trusts is buyer-initiated housing? Via LinkedIn
Jobs
Director, Fair and Equitable Opportunity, National Community Reinvestment Coalition, Washington, DC ● The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) is seeking a director of fair and equitable opportunity who will ensure equitable access to housing, lending, and other financial products through fair housing and fair lending testing and enforcement activities. The Director will oversee civil rights litigation matters . . . Read Full Listing
Sr. Administrator, Fair Housing, Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council, Milwaukee, WI ● MMFHC is seeking a savvy, determined champion for fair housing who can advance MMFHC’s mission of combating illegal housing discrimination. This position oversees MMFHC’s Inclusive Communities Program and reports to the President & CEO of MMFHC . . . Read Full Listing
Executive Director, Community Land Trust Association of West Marin, Point Reyes Station, CA ● Community Land Trust Association of West Marin (CLAM) seeks an executive director who will provide leadership toward the development and achievement of CLAM’s mission, strategy, annual goals, and objectives. Reporting to the board, the ED will lead and manage all functional . . . Read Full Listing
Deputy Director, Roxbury Tenants of Harvard Association, Boston, MA ● Roxbury Tenants of Harvard (RTH), a Boston-based community development organization, seeks a dynamic and innovative deputy director with expertise in designing, and evaluating programs and managing program and administrative staff to join its leadership team . . . Read Full Listing
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