Announcing Shelterforce's new Under the Lens Series—Dual Crises: Housing in a Changing Climate 🔍 In an era of rapid #climatechange, the #housing sector faces unprecedented challenges. How do we ensure safe, affordable housing in a world of rising seas, extreme heat, and intensifying natural disasters? Our new series delves into this critical intersection of climate and housing. We'll explore: • New funding for the field from the Inflation Reduction Act (#IRA) • Communities struggling to rebuild after wildfire • Managed retreat as a strategy to limit flood damage • What makes green building • ... And more! View the series 👉 : https://lnkd.in/ePUHsC8f Through in-depth reporting and analysis, we'll uncover the complexities of these dual crises and spotlight the changemakers working towards solutions. Follow along as we release new articles over the next few weeks. #UndertheLens #ClimateAction #HousingJustice #SustainableDevelopment
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Shelterforce is an independent, nonprofit publication that uses the power of journalism to inspire, inform, and hold accountable all those working towards more just, equitable and thriving communities where every person has a place to call home. Join the Shelterforce community today!
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The Inflation Reduction Act is opening doors for green affordable housing. But navigating the funding landscape can be tricky. Our latest article breaks down: ✅ How funds will be distributed ✅ What type of projects qualify ✅ How the affordable housing industry can take advantage of the opportunity Get all the details here: https://bit.ly/4cMg9l9 #InflationReductionAct #GreenHousing #AffordableHousing
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This week, Shelterforce spotlights pressing under-reported news in affordable housing. Dive into Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)’s William Taft's analysis on the potential of small #CDCs, and uncover the story behind the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) rule that was once imminent but never materialized. Additionally, learn how affordable housing providers are navigating the post-pandemic landscape. Short on time? Listen to our audio-article wherever you get your podcasts! Explore these stories, events, job listings, and more in this edition of #ShelterforceWeekly. What caught your eye this week? Share your thoughts with us! #Shelterforce #HousingJusticeNews #IndependentNews #NonprofitNews
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Landslides, erosion, and flooding are constant threats to residents who live in Quito, Ecuador. More than a decade ago, dozens of residents affected by these threats were selected to participate in a government-sponsored climate relocation initiative. How did the initiative pan out? Residents share a cautionary story about how climate adaptation can turn into displacement or neglect. https://bit.ly/3MgDBMu #QuitoEcuador #ClimateRelocation #EnvironmentalJustice
How Quito's Climate Relocation Plan Left 44 Families in Jeopardy
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Exciting news—The groups that will distribute billions in climate-related funding have recently been chosen, and we might begin to see those funds flow to communities this year. Shelterforce takes a closer look at who's distributing Greenhouse Gas Reduction funding, and how the affordable housing industry can take advantage of the opportunity. https://bit.ly/4cMg9l9 #ClimateFunding #GreenhouseGasReduction #AffordableHousing #DualCrises
What’s Happening with the Billions in Climate Funding for Low-Income Communities?
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When heavy rains triggered deadly landslides in Quito, Ecuador, the city hastily relocated 130 families to a new development as part of its climate resilience plan. But a decade later, dozens of households are still waiting for the promised subsidies that would allow them to officially own their homes. This story highlights the risks of top-down climate adaptation efforts that ignore the voices of vulnerable communities. What can we learn to ensure climate resilience efforts don't displace the very people it's meant to protect? https://bit.ly/3MgDBMu #ClimateResilience #CommunityVoices #ClimateJustice
How Quito's Climate Relocation Plan Left 44 Families in Jeopardy
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Miriam Axel-Lute, editor-in-chief of #Shelterforce, brings over 14 years of dedicated leadership to the publication, coupled with a deep-rooted history that spans local news and direct involvement in community development since the late 1990s. As a nearly 50-year-old national nonprofit, Shelterforce was founded by tenant organizers who transitioned into community developers, expanding its coverage to encompass housing justice, affordable housing, and broader community development issues. In this article, Miriam reflects on the current state of community development, drawing insights from recent research by Community Opportunity Alliance - Formerly NACEDA and ThirdSpace Action Lab. Discover Miriam's comprehensive analysis and join Shelterforce in advancing the dialogue on community development. Dive deeper into the discussion by reading her article here ➡️: https://bit.ly/3XEDzoz #CommunityDevelopment #HousingJustice #AffordableHousing #Shelterforce #UndertheLensSeries
Community Development: Between a Rock and a Hard Place?
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"Small [Community Development Corporations or CDCs] are more closely connected to families and communities than any other aspect of our national community development ecosystem." In a new Shelterforce piece, LISC's William Taft discusses the importance of small, community-focused CDCs, their contribution to equitable growth and opportunity in underinvested communities, and how they collaborate with community partners to drive social and economic impact: lnkd.in/eyU_NYff
Standing Up for Small CDCs
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Although the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund isn’t the end-all answer to greening our housing stock—much less to solving the climate crisis—the money could be transformative for low-income and disadvantaged communities. But some in the community development industry have worries about the fund. Do you share their concerns? https://bit.ly/4cMg9l9 #GreenhouseGasReduction #HousingStock #ClimateCrisis
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For nearly 50 years, Shelterforce has delivered vital information and analysis to affordable housing and community development professionals. Covering these complex, ever-evolving fields requires a special skill set. Our team of writers and editors work tirelessly to provide you with the insights you need to drive positive change in your community. But we can't sustain this important work without your support. Consider making a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation to Shelterforce today. Your contribution will help us continue informing, empowering, and connecting the leaders who are transforming neighborhoods across the country. Donate now: https://lnkd.in/exQW2E43 Thank you for standing with us and for your continued support! #NonprofitNews #SFEvolves #IndependentMedia #SupportToday
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