Posts Tagged ‘Atlanta’
A Pioneering Approach to Bring a Legacy of Quality, Affordable Housing to Communities
Communities nationwide struggle with inventories of properties that are causing harm—properties that are vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated (VAD). Often these properties are concentrated in areas where an intentional history of racist policies resulted in disinvestment and denied homeownership for many Black families—a loss of wealth that has compounded across several generations. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated these racial disparities and community destabilization. While much is still unknown…
Read MoreThe Power of Long-Term Investment – Preserving Affordable Housing in Atlanta
For years, nonprofit CEOs and thought leaders have been calling for a new investment strategy to help create sustainable change in communities. While the call has been clear, the question remains: What do these strategies look like in practice? What would happen if partners, funders, and local leaders committed for the long haul?
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