Center for Community Progress

MAY 25, 2023

On April 17, 2023, the Center for Community Progress submitted a response to the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)’s Request for Information (RFI) Regarding Rehabilitation Mortgages. Due to systemic inequities and discrimination in the housing market, homeownership is the primary contributor to the racial wealth gap.

Outreach 98

Outreach Housing Advocacy Engagement 98

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

JANUARY 29, 2024

Those buildings would create 273 units of housing, some of which would have replaced the existing 174 units at Park Morton while it undergoes redevelopment. I really like how the poster mis-states the original intention for the site, and of course, positions the use as a "giveaway to developers."

Housing 52

Housing Development Advocacy Engagement 52

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

APRIL 19, 2023

Filling sandbags at Sugar House Park, Salt Lake City. Pedestrian advocacy organizations like Feet First in Seattle have provided a great deal of support to Walk to School efforts. Ward Halls/Democracy House. This week: How about volunteering in something? Nationally, the Safe Routes to School Partnership is the primary resource.

Parks And Recreation 52

Parks And Recreation Elected Officials Engagement Advocacy 52

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

OCTOBER 12, 2022

All to the good, I was surprised to see that more than a handful of houses have gates so they can access the trail, some with elaborate connections because of grade. There were incursions onto the corridor from some houses but it was pretty rare--some bad, but many would be considered acceptable--growing stuff, art works, etc.

Transportation 52

Transportation Advocacy Sustainability Coordinator 52

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

Because that space doesn't exist in DC, either innovative uses don't develop -- such as the nonprofit advocacy sector, which as cheap spaces disappeared groups stopped being created counter to the heyday of the 1960s and 1970s -- or they develop in the suburbs. My first response is that it's a great example of the failure to be proactive.

Economic Development 52

Economic Development Development Advocacy Housing 52

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

APRIL 22, 2024

. -- Park Advisory Board: New Member Handbook , Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks Similarly, parks with Friends groups--I participate in Friends of Fairmont Park because I think the parks in the area of Sugar House should be planned as a network--have the opportunity for more involvement compared to the average park.

Parks And Recreation 52

Parks And Recreation Engagement Urban Planning Campaign 52

The City Fix

JUNE 26, 2023

Cities occupy just 3 percent of the Earth’s land, but account for most of the global energy consumption and carbon emissions. Many cities are also more vulnerable to climate change and natural disasters due to their population densities and interconnected infrastructure.

Accountability 52

Accountability Advocacy Housing Security 52