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The Community-led Effort to Address Vacant and Abandoned Properties in St. Louis County, Missouri

Center for Community Progress

Louis County Land Bank Coalition , which includes local community development corporations, neighborhood associations, the St. Louis County Board of Realtors, a housing advocacy nonprofit, legal aid, local elected and government officials, and residents.

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The Future is "Perserverance" with Jane Leonard

The Future Is Community podcast

Jane highlights examples of interdisciplinary collaborations across Minnesota to demonstrate how successful community development enhances economic growth alongside social justice.

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What’s the deal with rural land banks? A Q&A with West Virginia Land Stewardship Corporation Executive Director Taylor Bennett

Center for Community Progress

In their previous role at the West Virginia Community Development Hub, Bennett worked as the primary statewide convener and advocate for land bank-based policies. WVLSC provides as many additional resources for local land banks as possible, including convening monthly meetings to share best practices, training, and advocacy support.

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How Did We Get Here? Affordable Housing Policy with Andy Toy

Iron Sharpens Iron

Andy is recognized as a thought leader and innovator when it comes to community and economic development. Andy’s policy and advocacy work has included efforts to ensure everyone has a voice in their community. He founded United Voices for Philadelphia and still engages in voter registration and voting advocacy.

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Community Progress Calls on FHA to Improve Access to Rehab Mortgages

Center for Community Progress

Additionally, some land banks serving communities whose residents have been disappointed by the 203(k) process have developed strong partnerships with local Community Development Financial Institutions Funds (CDFIs). All responses to the RFI can be viewed on HUD’s comments page.

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How Did We Get Here? Affordable Housing Policy with Andy Toy

Iron Sharpens Iron

Andy is recognized as a thought leader and innovator when it comes to community and economic development. Andy’s policy and advocacy work has included efforts to ensure everyone has a voice in their community. He founded United Voices for Philadelphia and still engages in voter registration and voting advocacy.

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Doing Good, Being Kind, and Spreading Love with Terrill Haigler aka YaFavTrashman

Iron Sharpens Iron

On this episode of Iron Sharpens Iron, Leon and De’Wayne talk trash, advocacy, and civic engagement with Terrill Haigler a.k.a. Terrill shares why he launched the YaFavTrashman Instagram account last June, what it’s like to be a new community organizer, and why he’s so passionate about building relationships with people in positions of power.