Week of Oct. 23, 2023
Isaac Robb, Western Reserve Land Conservancy and David Wilson, LAND studio
Traumatic events, and the ongoing traumas of vacancy and disinvestment, can be strongly associated with the places where they occurred. In Cleveland, several organizations are bringing new function and meaning to traumatized spaces. Read Full Article
Katya Schwenk, Shelterforce?
The SCOTUS ruling Tyler v Hennepin protects a homeowner’s equity, but may end up benefiting speculators and hurting land banks. Read Full Article or Listen Here
Brandon Duong, Shelterforce
The U.K. saw a dramatic change in landlord behavior once security deposits were put into the hands of a third party. Watch or Read the Transcript
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Events
Coalition for Home Repair: Inaugural Advocacy Summit?| Tuesday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m — 12 p.m EST | In-person & Virtual, Kingsport, TN | The Coalition for Home Repair is partnering with several organizations, including the National Center for Healthy Housing, National Low-Income Housing Coalition, and Green and Healthy Homes Initiative, to develop a multi-sector advocacy campaign focused on policy improvements and increased funding for home repairs. Register here . Read about how advocates can measure home repair need in their own cities, and why repairs make a difference home repairs in our recent article .
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PHFA: A $125,000 grant from our Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund (PHARE) program is helping the Preservation Working Group create and preserve affordable rental housing in Pittsburgh. Thanks for highlighting, @Shelterforce! Via Twitter
NCSG: Exciting to see the collaborations in @PurpleLineCC highlighted in this @Shelterforce piece. Since 2013, PLCC has been building networks, responding to needs for affordable housing action, small business support & partnerships to preserve communities. Via Twitter
Florida Community Loan Fund: These low-income communities are seeing the benefits of years of community investment. Via Twitter
M. Ward: If they updated the zoning in areas away from the waterfront, even modestly, they could build up a base of local contractors and developers who could “build for them.” But instead Camden has strict zoning and continues to lose population.?Via Twitter
Mark: You left out Robocop 3. Rehabs force evict people from homes to demolish and make way for the new Delta City which will be available to house the rich. Yeah, this movie sucks. But it predicted Gentrification and it’s happening. Read More
Roy Lowenstein: Since disability and poverty overlap so much, having HFAs require all affordable housing projects to set aside, say, 10% of the units for persons with disabilities could make a meaningful dent in the problem . . . Read More
Jobs
?Resource Development Director, Homes First, Lacey, WA ● This is a full-time on-site role as a Resource Development Director located in Lacey, WA. As a Resource Development Director, you will be responsible for?implementing and growing our comprehensive fundraising strategy to support Homes First's mission . . . Read Full Listing
Executive Director, Fair Housing Council of Oregon, Portland, OR ● The Fair Housing Council of Oregon is seeking an experienced and passionate Executive Director to lead the organization’s strategic vision, manage its operations, and drive the achievement of its mission and goals. The Executive Director will report to the FHCO Board of Directors . . . Read Full Listing
Chief Executive Office, Trellis, Phoenix, AZ ● Trellis in Phoenix, AZ seeks a dynamic and strategic Chief Executive Officer who is committed to advancing Trellis’ mission to making stable homes and communities possible through education and building. The CEO will focus on community impact, relationship building, and business planning/management . . . Read Full Listing
Executive Director, Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services, Ithaca, NY ● Our ideal candidate for Executive Director is a strong and experienced leader who is motivated to direct INHS in its next phase of growth and stability. They will enthusiastically embrace this opportunity to make an impact in our region and will demonstrate leadership for growth . . . Read Full Listing
California Coalition for Rural Housing (CCRH) seeks a strategic and visionary Executive Director with a deep commitment to improving rural housing through advocacy, research, technical assistance, and leadership development . . . Read Full Listing
Chief Financial Officer, RUPCO, Inc., Kingston, NY ● The CFO is a key position responsible and accountable for the administrative and financial operations of RUPCO and its related entities, which includes the development of financial and operational strategies, and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems to preserve and protect company assets . . . Read Full Listing
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