Podcasts about neighborhood revitalization

Game developer Christian Telesmar, creator of 'Disparity Trap', joins Amy and Don Griffin, Jr. in a crossover episode with the "Cadre" podcast to discuss Christian's board game about the game of real life. Christian explains the origins of the game and joins Don in speculating about expansion rules. Christian Telesmar attended college at the University of Washington (UW) with the intent of pursuing medical school but fell in love with theatre and knew that's where he was meant to be. After graduating from the University of Washington's Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Acting program, he relocated to Los Angeles, California, where he resides today. His performance work includes appearances on FOX's Bones, 9-1-1: Lone Star, and The Young and the Restless. While in Los Angeles, Christian earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Purdue University Global and holds a Qualified Administrator license for the Intercultural Development Inventory® (IDI) from IDI, LLC. He is excited to be fusing his many passions, combining his love of art, business, and education in the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion space with his board game, Disparity Trap. Christian will provide the keynote presentation on Friday, September 6 as part of the upcoming 2024 Relational Summit on Playful Connection. Don will be on a panel playing Disparity Trap during that session. Some resources mentioned in this episode: Disparity Trap board game https://disparitytrap.net/   "Disparity Trap Board Game" (Kickstarter video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOC8PB1aMS0   Lizzie Magie and the History of Monopoly https://blogs.bl.uk/business/2023/03/lizzie-magie-and-the-history-of-monopoly-1.html  Share the Flame consulting https://www.shareflame.com/ist-of-an-ism   What is the Neighborhood Revitalization and Land Banking Act? https://communityprogress.org/blog/what-is-the-neighborhood-revitalization-and-land-banking-act/  Myths about physical racial differences were used to justify slavery — and are still believed by doctors today. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/racial-differences-doctors.html  2024 Relational Summit https://www.bloomingtoncenterforconnection.org/2024-relational-summit/   My Racist Friend is a podcast about the messy parts of relationships that help us grow together. Long-time friends Don Griffin, Jr. and Amy Makice, LCSW, enter into a transparent and ongoing conversation about complicated and difficult topics such as racism, gender, and social justice. Through the authentic lens of their strong mutual relationship, their goal is to model difficult conversations that can promote understanding and connection in a world that needs both. In this relationship, Amy is the inherently racist friend, who is working to change and better understand how racism impacts her relationship with people she loves. Donald Griffin Jr. is a Bloomington native, former Deputy Mayor for Bloomington, and a real estate broker, proudly serving his community for the past three decades. Since opening Griffin Realty in 2003, Don's dedication to excellence has helped to guide his company to be among the top producers in Indiana with nearly a half billion in individual lifetime sales. Amy Makice, founder of Bloomington Center for Connection, is a licensed psychotherapist based in Bloomington, Indiana. Her professional journey is rooted in her passion for Relational-Cultural Therapy (RCT), and her commitment to RCT extends into community building initiatives to promote the power of connection. Amy helps to bring the Relational Summits to Bloomington, featuring distinguished guests like Maureen Walker, Amy Banks, and Isaac Knapper.  Buy "Your Racist Friend" by They Might Be Giants on iTunes

"I want the neighborhood to fight for us to stay." Do you have too many volunteers? We sure don't run into anyone who does. But Pastor John Culbertson and Neighborhood Liaison Kelly Fehrenbacher of Hope City Church may have just figured it out. What happens in the church during weekend services informs what happens in the neighborhood during the week, and vice versa. This intentional, cyclical culture has cleared a path for neighborhood transformation. Tune in for inspiring stories and deep convictions to bring transformation to a neighborhood. Care about Neighborhood Revitalization? Learn more

Haedan Panezott joins us to discuss many of the projects he accomplished as the Executive Director of the Columbiana County Land Reutilization Corporation (a/k/a the Land Bank). Haedan recently stepped down from that role to focus on an ever-important role at the Columbiana County Port Authority.Haedan describes some of the demolition work, brownfield cleanup, rehabilitations, and beautification projects he's worked on and educates us on anime and manga.

11.21.23 Pam Cook is joined by Canton Mayor Tom Bernabei with the latest in the city

On today's episode, Nathan Stuck sits down with Chad Livsey, the founder of The Chad Livsey Project. The Chad Livsey Project's mission is to identify and improve distressed real property within the city of Atlanta, Georgia. Chad takes us on a journey through his family's legacy in The Promise Land, sharing how his great-grandparents' entrepreneurial spirit and his own family's commitment to community improvement inspired his path as a leader. We delve into Chad's transformative work, which involves turning trash-strewn streets into vibrant, clean neighborhoods, as well as his fight against eminent domain. Listen in to discover the impact of Chad's actions and how The Chad Livsey Project is helping create a brighter, cleaner, and more inclusive future for Georgia.   RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE Visit https://chadlivseyproject.com/ Follow The Chad Livsey Project on  LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadlivseyproject Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theChadLivseyProject Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/chadlivsey/ Visit Delightful Vending at www.delightfulvending.com    CREDITS Theme Music

On today's episode, Nathan Stuck sits down with Chad Livsey, the founder of The Chad Livsey Project. The Chad Livsey Project's mission is to identify and improve distressed real property within the city of Atlanta, Georgia. Chad takes us on a journey through his family's legacy in The Promise Land, sharing how his great-grandparents' entrepreneurial spirit and his own family's commitment to community improvement inspired his path as a leader. We delve into Chad's transformative work, which involves turning trash-strewn streets into vibrant, clean neighborhoods, as well as his fight against eminent domain. Listen in to discover the impact of Chad's actions and how The Chad Livsey Project is helping create a brighter, cleaner, and more inclusive future for Georgia.   RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE Visit https://chadlivseyproject.com/ Follow The Chad Livsey Project on  LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadlivseyproject Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theChadLivseyProject Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/chadlivsey/ Visit Delightful Vending at www.delightfulvending.com    CREDITS Theme Music

In this episode, we're exploring the history of townhouses in New York City and unpacking how this housing type relates to gentrification, a hot-button issue at the intersection of race, class, and housing. We're revisiting a conversation that I had with Lea Cloud, co-founder and partner of CDR Studio Architects, where she walks us through a thoughtful, innovative Bushwick townhouse renovation. Townhouses are single-family, multi-level homes that share walls with other homes on one or both sides and feature an entrance directly to the street. They're most common in New York City neighborhoods like Harlem, Long Island City, and Park Slope, which also happen to be communities at the epicenter of gentrification.Gentrification is the process of changing the character of a neighborhood through the influx of more affluent residents. On the surface, the new neighbors boost the local economy with restaurants, businesses, and housing. But, these upgrades are typically at the cost of longtime residents. This shift sparks feelings of resentment, frustration, and anger about who gets to own what and who gets to call a place home.In our conversation, Lea Cloud and I touch on this issue through the lens of the townhouse renovation her firm designed for a client located in the southeast part of Bushwick. Lea describes how the neighborhood demographics have changed since it was first acquired by the Dutch in the 1600s and has now become a major hub for Central and South American immigrants. Lea and I also discuss the ethos behind passive homes, what it's like to work with multiple firms on a single project, and how to manipulate designs to meet the client's vision while still complying with standard code. Resources Mentioned: Gentrification, Displacement, and Neighborhood Revitalization by J. John Palen & Bruce LondonThe NYC TikTok Influencer to Gentrification Pipeline by Lily Alvarado About the Guest:Lea is a co-founder and partner at CDR studio architects, a full service design firm in New York. Prior to starting the firm, she was at PKSB architects, where she had an opportunity to work on the renovation of the famous Seagram building that was designed by Mies van der Rohe, Philip Johnson, Eli Cohn and Robert Jacobs. Lea serves along with me as a city planning commissioner in Hoboken, New Jersey. She's a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design. Topics Covered:The implications of gentrification How the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn has changed throughout the yearsKey features in the townhouse renovation How to incorporate light and connectivity in a designPositioning stairs in a small spaces About Your HostAtif Qadir is the Founder of Commonplace, a company dedicated to tackling one of the biggest barriers to more inclusive, affordable, and sustainable development: improving access to capital. Commonplace helps impact-driven developers and capital providers with shared values discover and connect with each other.Connect with Lea Cloud Connect with Lea on LinkedInFollow CDR Studio Architects on

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Deb Stellato launched Think Good Coaching and Consulting in 2018 where she serves as President & Chief Ignitor. Since then, she's worked with over fifty organizations that are committed to cultivating courageous and compassionate workplaces and leaders.  Ms. Stellato specializes in igniting the potential in people and organizations. She does this work through one-on-one coaching, group coaching, and custom-designed workshops and programs. Deb has extensive experience in the nonprofit and educational sectors. In her tenure as CEO of Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley, Deb provided the vision to launch the Habitat Lehigh Valley Re-Store and Neighborhood Revitalization program. As interim Executive Director of Meals on Wheels Lehigh County, Deb's experience as a change management agent has helped move the agency forward in forging strategic partnerships. With an undergraduate degree in Social Work and a master's degree in Organizational Development, Deb has the perfect educational background to understand people and systems. Connect with Deb here: www.thethinkgoodcompany.com https://bit.ly/ThinkGoodMeetings JOIN OUR EXPERT AUTHORITY MASTERMIND BY HOPPING ON A CALL HERE: https://www.thetimetogrow.com/expertauthority

In today's episode, EFG's Alli Murphy is joined by Julie Laird Davis, Vice President of Corporate and Cause Marketing Partnerships at Habitat for Humanity International to talk about the organization's signature cause marketing campaign, Home is the Key (HITK).HITK showcases how a safe and decent home can enhance the quality of life for families and individuals. It inspires others to join forces and eliminate the problem of substandard housing. The campaign occurs each April (this is its 7th year) and focuses on Habitat's initiatives to improve communities nationwide and homeownership's important role in helping them thrive.This year, Habitat is focusing on neighborhood revitalization with corporate partners such as At Home (a home decor superstore), Kum & Go (a family-owned convenience store) and Resideo (a smart home products company). Habitat is also leveraging influencers to promote Home is the Key and bring attention to the need for affordable housing.In today's episode, we'll explore:An overview of the 2023 HITK initiative and Habitat's corporate partnersThe shift from home builds to neighborhood revitalization and why that decision was madeHow Habitat is leveraging influencers to elevate the conversationBest practices and lessons learned in working with corporate partnersHow Habitat integrates its cause marketing and programmatic strategiesKey elements that make Home is the Key campaign a successHow Habitat's approach has changed for their first in-person event since COVID-19.This episode is brought to you by Habitat for Humanity International.Links & NotesHome is the Key#HomeIsTheKeyHabitat for Humanity InstagramElevate Your Social ImpactCheck out our annual conference!Sign up for Engage for Good's newsletterCheck out past podcast episodesAccess free resourcesCheck out our monthly webinarsLet Alli know what you think of the show! (00:00) - Welcome to Engage for Good (02:30) - Introducing Julie Davis (04:45) - Home is the Key (06:16) - Neighborhood Revitalization (10:33) - Engaging with Influencers and Brand Ambassadors (12:41) - Getting Back Together In-Person (14:03) - Best Practices (16:53) - Integrating Cause Marketing And Program Strategies (20:31) - Learn More

The Woodfin Administration and Birmingham City Council are driving an unprecedented number of dynamic neighborhood revitalization projects in neighborhoods across Birmingham during one of the most dynamic periods of growth in the city's recent history. Join Mayor Randall Woodfin and his special guests as they share, celebrate, and engage this pivotal moment.

When Community LIFT (Leveraging Investments for Transformation) was formed in 2011, funding for community development was scarce despite great needs at the neighborhood level. While there have been many positive changes during that time - including more public and private sector investment in neighborhoods and many success stories - there are still many needs and opportunities. In this program, recently appointed LIFT CEO Luther Mercer visits Memphis Metropolis to talk about the grants and programs the organization provides to neighborhood developers, as well as the small business loans and assistance available from its subsidiary, River City Capital. Visit the websites of Community LIFT and River City Capital to learn more.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of being a part of neighborhood revitalization work in our community. We talk to Austin Maxheimer from Community One about his own personal passion for this kind of work, but also just the human element of getting to meet people every day and talk about how they can help invest in the neighborhood. You can find out more at community1.org.

Hosts Mayor Randall L. Woodfin  Isis Jones Guests Kelvin Datcher, Senior Advisor for Special Projects, City of Birmingham Department of Community Development  Mashonda Taylor, CEO, Woodlawn United  Lisa McCarroll, CEO, Navigate Birmingham  *** Selected Neighborhood Revitalization Partners North Titusville Neighborhood Association – Michael Broadnax, President https://nhsbham.org/ - Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham https://hicaalabama.org/en/home - Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama https://apcsmartneighborhood.com/ - Alabama Power Smart Neighborhood https://www.housingaffordabilitytrust.com/about - Housing Affordability Trust https://www.design-initiative.net/ - Design Initiative https://www.titusvilledevelopment.org/ - Titusville Development Corporation https://www.buildup.work/ - Build UP for Urban Prosperity https://commonthread.org/ - Common Thread https://www.birminghamal.gov/parks-and-recreation/recreation/ - City of Birmingham Parks and Recreation Memorial Park https://www.bhamcityschools.org/Domain/32 - Birmingham City Schools Booker T. Washington K-8 School https://www.uab.edu/livehealthsmartal/ - UAB Live Healthsmart Alabama

Welcome to the first episode of Be a Neighbor, the official podcast of NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania. In this episode you will meet your hosts: Parker Dorsey and Gerard Hetman, as we discuss a little bit about ourselves and our roles at NeighborWorks, and why connecting with the community is important. We provide a brief history of NeighborWorks, and how we are committed to revitalizing neighborhoods and creating opportunities for individuals and families to improve their lives through quality housing and financial guidance. We also discuss our three main program areas: the Homeownership Center, Aging in Place and Neighborhood Revitalization. Parker and Gerard also outline the vision for the podcast for the next few episodes: highlighting the West Scranton community (the people, businesses, history and more), and by proxy, our West Scranton Neighborhood Plan.

If you wanted to decrease crime in your neighborhood, what would you do? Say there's a park where people tend to hang out selling and doing drugs, getting into trouble, and making the rest of the neighbrohood feel unsafe… Would you set up more police patrols? Install brighter lighting? Maybe cut down the bushes that protect the park from public view? These are all typical tactics that cities use. But today's guest on The Bottom-Up Revolution podcast tried something very different: He and the organizations he leads —the Lykins Neighborhood Association and Neighborhood Legal Support of Kansas City—have been combatting crime in a Kansas City neighborhood through activity and development.  Gregg Lombardi is a practicing lawyer and has been using legal strategies to help a neighborhood procure abandoned homes and rehab them.  His organization serves as a facilitator, convener, and liaison for development, helping bring together the financial resources to make these projects happen and, most importantly, giving primary focus to listening to what residents want to see in their neighborhood. They're also spurring neighborhood activities—like soccer practice and local events in that now formerly dangerous park. When we see disinvested neighborhoods, we shouldn't just throw up our hands and conclude they're on a downward trajectory that can't be stopped. Lombardi says: “There are a lot of problems in neighborhoods that are solvable.” The work happening in the Lykins Neighborhood of Kansas City is already serving as a pilot project for development and revitalization in other neighborhoods, too. In this interview, hosted by Rachel Quednau, you'll see the incremental, “small bets” approach that Lombardi and the neighbors involved in the project are employing. You'll also learn about how so many challenges and opportunities in our neighborhoods are interconnected: public space, housing, safety, local businesses, and more.  Additional Show Notes Grab your ticket to the 2022 Local-Motive Tour today! Visit the Lykins Neighborhood Association website. Send your story ideas to rachel@strongtowns.org. Support this podcast by becoming a Strong Towns member today.

Hosts Jada Williams and Ersula Odom  NABWIC TALKS with Sabreena Miller: Pittsburgh Transplant • Community Developer • Small Business Owner • Sense Maker Sabreena Miller is an active resident of Bellevue, PA, and a devoted community developer for the greater Pittsburgh area. A two-time AmeriCorps alum, Sabreena successfully completed terms in the State National Branch as a STEM educator and in the VISTA branch researching a blight remediation law. Currently a board member of Bellevue's community development corporation and the chair of its Neighborhood Revitalization committee, Sabreena was also a member of the Bellevue Council Blight Committee, she was the last Chief Administrative Officer of the former North Suburban Chamber of Commerce, and an appointed member of the 2021 Northgate School District Tax Study Commission. She is currently running for a Ward 1 council seat in Bellevue Borough. Contact:  Sabreena Miller |Pittsburgh, PA (Bellevue Borough) |  Co-Owner, MDI General Contracting | Borough Council Candidate | www.MillerDoesIt.com | SabreenaMiller@gmail.com |  NABWIC IS THE VOICE OF BLACK WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION WWW.NABWIC.ORG

Hosts Jada Williams and Ersula Odom  NABWIC TALKS with Sabreena Miller: Pittsburgh Transplant • Community Developer • Small Business Owner • Sense Maker Sabreena Miller is an active resident of Bellevue, PA, and a devoted community developer for the greater Pittsburgh area. A two-time AmeriCorps alum, Sabreena successfully completed terms in the State National Branch as a STEM educator and in the VISTA branch researching a blight remediation law. Currently a board member of Bellevue's community development corporation and the chair of its Neighborhood Revitalization committee, Sabreena was also a member of the Bellevue Council Blight Committee, she was the last Chief Administrative Officer of the former North Suburban Chamber of Commerce, and an appointed member of the 2021 Northgate School District Tax Study Commission. She is currently running for a Ward 1 council seat in Bellevue Borough. Contact:  Sabreena Miller |Pittsburgh, PA (Bellevue Borough) |  Co-Owner, MDI General Contracting | Borough Council Candidate | www.MillerDoesIt.com | SabreenaMiller@gmail.com |  NABWIC IS THE VOICE OF BLACK WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION WWW.NABWIC.ORG  

Spring is in full bloom and cities across Iowa are gearing up for summer programs and projects. Part of the work includes nuisance abatement, which is usually not a fun part of municipal government but always a necessity. This month's episode of The Square features a lively discussion on city nuisance abatement efforts as we are joined by Clinton's Rich Foley and Tammy Johnson along with Pat O'Connell from the Lynch Dallas law firm (a Community Alliance Partner with the League). The group shares some of the work that has been done in Clinton to deal with nuisance property issues and help turn around derelict properties. Hear what a nuisance process looks like from a city zoning official's perspective and the various problems that can arise. We also chat about the legal concerns a city has when taking action on nuisance properties and staying the course to revitalize neighborhoods. Drop any questions or comments you have at thesquare@iowaleague.org. Enjoy the show!

Join us as we talk to Sherika Eskridge, Neighborhood Revitalization Coordinator, as we discuss our Critical Home Repair Program and Neighborhood Revitalization Program, as well as the application process for both.  For more information check out the Critical Home Repair page here, and the Neighborhood Revitalization page here!Don't forget to follow us on social media for the most up to date information on our programs and events! Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

Ali and J'Kalein are joined by Iowa Heartland Habitat Neighborhood Services Manager, Andy Conger to discuss Asset Based Community Development and Neighborhood Revitalization in our community. Episode Sources: https://www.nurturedevelopment.org/blog/asset-based-community-development-5-core-principles/ Follow us! Website: WeBuildHabitat.org/podcast Instagram: BringingDownTheHousePod Facebook: BringingDownTheHousePod Twitter: BDTH_Pod Hosts: Ali Parrish and J'Kalein Madison | Guest: Andy Conger | Producer: Norah Schlax | Music: bensound

Willie Rankin, Director of LVT Rise, has a big task ahead of him. How do you revitalize an under severed and marginalized community in one of the fastest growing cities in the US? Here the story of how Purpose and Belonging fueled the Mission and Vision for revitalizing the Las Vegas Trail area in Fort Worth. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bluezonesprojectfw/message

Eddy Moratin is a Social Entrepreneur. He is President of LIFT Orlando, a non-profit strengthening the historic neighborhoods around the downtown area of Orlando Florida. His lifework is to inspire and equip leaders to make a difference by working with community-minded leaders to rethink business and make an impact on social issues. During our conversation we discuss the definition of Social Entrepreneurship, the importance of our human connections and why it's important that we build community by getting to know our own neighbors. Learn about Eddy and his work with LIFT Orlando on their website.Connect and help us grow: Send Karen (our host) a note with your thoughts on the podcast, karen@statementmakerspodcast.comTag us on Instagram: @statementmakerspodcastShare it with a friend!Leave us an Apple Podcasts review

As part of our commitment to give back to the community, North County Property Group has forged a partnership with the local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity to provide safe, affordable housing for hardworking families in San Diego County.Bridget Strickland is the Corporate Partnership Manager for San Diego Habitat for Humanity. Today, she joins Bob to explain how the organization provides home ownership opportunities for low-income families, walking us through the process of qualifying for the program and the sweat equity hours required of Habitat homeowners. Bridget describes how long it usually takes to complete a project, the size of a typical Habitat home, and the locations where the organization has built affordable housing in San Diego County. Listen in for insight around San Diego Habitat’s Neighborhood Revitalization initiative and learn how you can get involved by volunteering in any of Habitat’s locations around the world.Topics Covered[3:55] What inspired Bridget to join San Diego Habitat for Humanity[4:56] The guiding principle of Habitat for Humanity[6:46] How the organization creates home ownership opportunities for San Diego families[7:45] How Habitat families agree to contribute sweat equity hours[8:40] The process of qualifying to buy a home through Habitat[11:15] How long it usually takes to complete a Habitat project[11:55] The typical size of a Habitat home + how they integrate into the community[12:29] The locations in San Diego County where Habitat has built affordable housing[13:04] The global scope of Habitat for Humanity[15:27] Volunteer opportunities at San Diego Habitat[16:55] The history of San Diego Habitat + how it’s affiliated with the international organization[17:35] San Diego Habitat’s Neighborhood Revitalization initiative[23:03] How Bridget’s experience nearly losing her home informs her workConnect with BridgetSan Diego Habitat for HumanitySan Diego Habitat FAQsConnect with Bob North County Property GroupEmail info@ncpropertygroup.com Resources MentionedEpisode TranscriptNorth County Corporate Responsibility ProgramSan Diego Habitat ReStore LocationsSan Diego Habitat Volunteer HubHabitat for Humanity InternationalSan Diego Habitat Neighborhood RevitalizationBob’s new eBook, Best Practices for Renting Your Home, is available as a FREE download on the North County Property Group website at https://www.ncpropertygroup.com/ebook.SponsorGet 10% off all orders at Shelving.com with coupon NORTHCOUNTY or at the link below through 12/31/19. Let Shelving.com rack your world! https://www.gopjn.com/t/SUNIR0hORklDSEZGSU5MQ0dLSUlNSQThis episode is always available for listening, sharing, or download at Property Management Brainstorm. Subscribe to Property Management Brainstorm on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify and

Coleman Yoakum is the Executive Director of Micah 6 Community, a non-profit located in Pontiac, Michigan. Coleman and his team have spent the last decade working with their neighbors to rekindle a sense of community in one of Michigan's hardest hit cities. The story of Micah 6 Community is one example of the difficulties that once-thriving places in the Midwest have had to overcome and the amount of willpower it will take to revitalize both the economy and the social fabric in their neighborhoods. More importantly, this story shows that revitalization is possible.To learn more about Micah 6 Community visit: https://www.micah6community.com/

Last month's hearing on the Gateway Cities legislative caucus' neighborhood stabilization bill sparked a lot of interest. But news coverage mostly dealt with the legislation’s housing tools. The bill also includes provisions to encourage school-centered approaches to neighborhood revitalization. This week on Gateways we explore the role of schools in neighborhood stabilization with Michael Moriarty, executive director of the One Holyoke development corporation and a member of the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. Ben also introduces Ashley Guerra-Agramonte, the newest member of our team. A lifelong Lawrence resident, Ashley begins the episode by sharing her perspective on the topic.

Borough 496 is a new business incubator in Hamden, supporting small businesses and serving as a regional asset for innovation as well as a productive institution in a critical neighborhood. In this episode of CERCONOMY, CERC’s Vice President of Municipal Services, Courtney Hendricson, is joined by Dale Kroop, the Director of Economic Development and Neighborhood Revitalization for Hamden - and the mastermind behind the new incubator. Listen as Dale shares the story of how Borough 496 came to be and how they turned this once contaminated, former middle school into a unique space for budding entrepreneurs. https://www.borough496.com

Councilmember Anita Bonds(CM Bonds), the At-Large Member of DC Council, discusses the Limited Equity Co-op Task Force, and other Affordable Housing Strategies on Everything Co-op. Vernon and CM Bonds discuss the Limited Equity Cooperative Task Force she established, and her view of how cooperatives can be used to address housing and other community concerns in the District of Columbia. Anita Bonds is an At-Large member of the Council of the District of Columbia, and is currently the Chairwoman of the Committee on Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization. In addition to creating and preserving affordable housing, CM Bonds has been vocal about the need to improve the District's public-school system, expand violence prevention initiatives, and promote the idea of "good government." CM Bonds is also deeply concerned about shielding senior citizens from physical abuse, financial abuse, and neglect; ensuring that they have the resources needed to age in place. In all, CM Bonds has authored, co-authored, and helped pass into law more than 150 pieces of legislation that helps to make the District of Columbia a safer, more equitable, and more vibrant place to live and do business. Some of her most recent legislation to pass into law includes the: Vacancy Increase Amendment Act, which preserves housing affordability by lowering the maximum rent increases on particular turnover housing units. Limited Equity Cooperative Task Force Act, which establishes a task force that will provide policy recommendations to improve existing and add new cooperative housing in the District. Elder Abuse Response Team Act, which establishes the Elder Abuse Response Team (EART) as a commission of the Office of the Attorney General to coordinate victims' services including investigations, prosecutions, and medical forensic care for all types of elder abuse. Feminine Hygiene and Diapers Sales Tax Exemption Amendment Act, which eliminates the sales tax on feminine hygiene products and baby and adult diapers in the District. Outside of the Council, CM Bonds seeks opportunities to further her commitment to serve and improve the lives of others. She is a member of the National Conference of State Legislatures' Task Force on State and Local Taxation (NCSL SALT), the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG), a board member of the national Democratic Municipal Officials (DMO), served as the Chair of the DC Democratic State Committee and a former member of the Executive Committee from 2006-2018. She has also worked on numerous campaigns to elect like-minded, high-profile Democratic candidates at the national, state, and municipal levels. She has served as a cabinet member in the administrations of Mayors Anthony Williams, Sharon Pratt, and Marion Barry.

On this episode, NDA’s Executive Director Jeff Lambert speaks with Christina Kelly, Director of Planning and Neighborhood Revitalization at the Genesee County Land Bank Authority, about the role of demolition in federally funded community development. Later NDA’s Kevin McKenney will speak with Brian McKinney of Gayanga Co. about his Detroit based company and their role in the community, NDA education courses, and the future of workforce development in the industry.

Paul and Craig talk to Phil Skei about his vision for revitalizing neighborhoods in Fresno. What does it take to get a neighborhood to take on its own revitalization? How do we know when a neighborhood is "revitalized?" Phil also shares about the Vision22 Project - aimed at informing Fresno's churches of what to positively impact Fresno's 22 poorest neighborhoods. Listen in to this lively discussion, brought to you by Terry's House, our title sponsor.  Please LIKE, SHARE and COMMENT below or on our Facebook Page!

This episode of GATEWAYS brings listeners to the Hampshire House in Boston for a special breakfast conversation with the Gateway Cities Legislative Caucus. Ben and Aimee invite Alan Mallach, Senior Fellow at the Center for Community Progress, to discuss his research with MassINC on neighborhood stabilization strategies. We also hear from a panel of Gateway City leaders and how they have uniquely addressed the crisis. Finally, Mayor Linda Tyer of Pittsfield and Joe Kriesberg of MACDC offer brief snapshots into how they view the issue of revitalizing neighborhoods.

Dale Kroop, the Director of Hamden, Connecticut's Economic Development and Neighborhood Revitalization joins CERC's Courtney Hendricson to discuss what a development corporation is, and how they can benefit the economic development efforts of municipalities.

A lot is happening in the City of Canton, and that’s great news for residents, local businesses and anyone who has an interest in living or traveling to our great city. In today's podcast, we learn more about plans for the Aultman Hospital Campus and surrounding neighborhood transformation.

Eddy Moratin, CEO of Lift Orlando, tackles "Breaking the Cycle of Poverty Through Neighborhood Revitalization" with the Hunters.

We spend a lot of time (a whole lot) of time thinking and talking about downtown revitalization and redevelopment on the Northside. That's probably not the most shocking revelation ever to come from this podcast, but one thing we maybe don't talk enough about is connection between the two, as well as another redevelopment effort in its infancy in Highland.  Why is that where our efforts are focused, and why is the effort to improve these targeted areas something that will ensure the future health of our city and benefit all of our citizens, now and in the years to come? Today on the podcast, we're tackling that very question.  

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Habitat for Humanity of Evansville reflects on five years of the Glenwood Community Development Initiative, and why MD2U is bringing back medical house calls. The Hungry’s Hoosiers’ Barbecue Chicken Salad • 1/3 cup barbecue sauce • 1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise … Continue reading →

Dr. Carlos G. Vélez-Ibáñez, Chair, Department of Transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies and Motorola Presidential Professor of Neighborhood Revitalization at ASU, spoke on March 24, 2009. Dr. Vélez-Ibáñez talk focus: "For many in the Southwest North American region, events and history have prevented the development of a single tracked citizenship-based personality development in which our beings are tied only to an American civil life. The acculturation model has been pretty much devastated by the recognition that there are multiple dimensions of cultural personalities that cannot be reduced to simple unilineal identities. We live American civil lives but contextualized within multiple transnational and transborder points of reference."