Urban planning in the United States

Cox Enterprises and The Trust for Public Land Launch National Cox Conserves Heroes Awards

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Monday, July 1, 2019
Community building, Urban agriculture, Urban planning in the United States, The Trust for Public Land, Trust, Urban planning, Natural environment, Nature

ATLANTA, July 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Cox Enterprises and The Trust for Public Land opened the nomination process for the Cox Conserves Heroes program today.

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  • ATLANTA, July 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Cox Enterprises and The Trust for Public Land opened the nomination process for the Cox Conserves Heroes program today.
  • Celebrating its 11th year, the Cox Conserves Heroes program accepts nominations in nine select markets: Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Virginia and Washington.
  • The Trust for Public Land creates parks and protects land for people, ensuring healthy, livable communities for generations to come.
  • To support The Trust for Public Land and share why nature matters to you, visit www.tpl.org .

Housing Impact Report Finds That More Families are Unable to Get by on Wages Alone

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Thursday, June 6, 2019
Public housing in the United States, Regional science, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, Urban planning in the United States, Affordable housing, Economic geography, Housing

CHESHIRE, Conn., June 6, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Public and Affordable Housing Research Corporation (PAHRC) at HAI Group today announces the release of its annual research publication, the Housing Impact Report.

Key Points: 
  • CHESHIRE, Conn., June 6, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Public and Affordable Housing Research Corporation (PAHRC) at HAI Group today announces the release of its annual research publication, the Housing Impact Report.
  • To make things worse, the stock of affordable housing is shrinking and the time that families will spend on HUD waiting lists has increased by 44% over the last decade.
  • "The affordable housing crisis is encouraging housing providers and their local communities to explore innovative strategies to provide more affordable housing," said PAHRC's Director of Research and Industry Intelligence, Keely Stater, PhD.
  • The research included in this year's Housing Impact Report spans all demographics of those living in assisted housing and shows that some trends are continuing while others drastically changed.

Community Organizations In Chicago Receive Funding Through The Citi Foundation And LISC To Help Train Workers For Growing Job Sectors

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Monday, June 3, 2019
Health, Articles, Ethical investment, Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Urban planning in the United States, Registered nurse, Nursing

The new funding is part of a $10 million three-year national effort by the Citi Foundation and LISC to expand the reach of Bridges and spur economic opportunity for thousands of families, including 1,200 workers in Chicago.

Key Points: 
  • The new funding is part of a $10 million three-year national effort by the Citi Foundation and LISC to expand the reach of Bridges and spur economic opportunity for thousands of families, including 1,200 workers in Chicago.
  • The Chicago grantees all have long and successful track records of outreach in the communities they serve.
  • They will use the Bridges funding to tailor their services to growing employment sectors and to reach a wider range of local residents.
  • Workers can move from certified nursing assistant programs to an associate's degree in nursing and, eventually, to registered nursing degrees.

LISC names Annie Donovan as new COO

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Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Ethical investment, Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Urban planning in the United States, Economy

A Pittsburgh native, Donovan has spent more than 25 years driving impact investing strategies that fuel economic opportunity and stronger communities.

Key Points: 
  • A Pittsburgh native, Donovan has spent more than 25 years driving impact investing strategies that fuel economic opportunity and stronger communities.
  • "What I like about the LISC model is itsrootedness in communities," said Donovan, pointing to LISC's 33 metro area offices and rural partnerships that span thousands of counties.
  • "We are excited and humbled to have someone of Annie's caliber join the LISC team," said Maurice A. Jones, LISC president and CEO.
  • Donovan can be reached at LISC at 202-739-9299.

Atlanta Housing Announces New Interim President and CEO

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Thursday, May 23, 2019
Regions of the United States, GEORGIA, Atlanta, United States, Country subdivisions, Urban planning in the United States, Public housing in the United States, Atlanta Housing Authority

ATLANTA, May 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Board of Commissioners of Atlanta Housing (AH) today voted unanimously to name Joy Fitzgerald Interim President and CEO.

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  • ATLANTA, May 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Board of Commissioners of Atlanta Housing (AH) today voted unanimously to name Joy Fitzgerald Interim President and CEO.
  • She was Senior Vice President of Real Estate Development for Atlanta Housing from February 2005 to August 2013 and served for 20 years at the Houston Housing Authority in various leadership roles, including General Counsel and, for nine years, President and CEO.
  • After relocating to Atlanta in 1999, Fitzgerald was the Director of the Office of Affordable Housing at the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, where she administered the state and federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit program.
  • The Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta, Georgia (AH), is the largest housing authority in Georgia and one of the largest in the nation.

Omaha Homeownership to Get $3.9 Million Boost

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Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Philanthropy, Professional services, Banking, Finance, Other Philanthropy, Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Consumer, Family, Economy of the United States, Affordable housing, United States, Public housing in the United States, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, Urban planning in the United States, Wells Fargo, Omaha, Nebraska, Government, NeighborWorks America

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC), NeighborWorks America and Family Housing Advisory Services (FHAS), Inc., today announced the NeighborhoodLIFT program will expand for Omaha with a $3.9 million commitment by Wells Fargo to boost local homeownership.

Key Points: 
  • Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC), NeighborWorks America and Family Housing Advisory Services (FHAS), Inc., today announced the NeighborhoodLIFT program will expand for Omaha with a $3.9 million commitment by Wells Fargo to boost local homeownership.
  • The NeighborhoodLIFT program is another example of our commitment to Omaha and our efforts to build better communities through sustainable homeownership, said Kirk Kellner, Wells Fargo region bank president in Nebraska.
  • The program will help hardworking families and individuals get on the path to achieve successful and sustainable homeownership.
  • Interested homebuyers can receive a voucher at the Omaha NeighborhoodLIFT launch event that will provide in-person homeownership counseling at no charge with a participating HUD-approved housing counselor in Omaha.

Peter McLaughlin to head LISC Twin Cities

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Monday, May 20, 2019
Economy, Ethical investment, Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Urban planning in the United States, Minneapolis–Saint Paul

Peter McLaughlin served 28 years on the county board and is now the new executive director of LISC Twin Cities, the local arm of a national nonprofit that has invested more than $700 million to catalyze local opportunities for Twin Cities residents.

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  • Peter McLaughlin served 28 years on the county board and is now the new executive director of LISC Twin Cities, the local arm of a national nonprofit that has invested more than $700 million to catalyze local opportunities for Twin Cities residents.
  • "Peter is a remarkable addition to the LISC family who has spent his career driving efforts to build a broadly shared prosperity throughout the Twin Cities," said Maurice A. Jones, LISC president and CEO.
  • "That's what LISC does, every day, by collaborating with community groups, lawmakers, business leaders, philanthropic organizations and investors to support a good quality life in neighborhoods throughout the Twin Cities."
  • McLaughlin has a bachelor's degree from Princeton University and a master's from the Humphrey School of the University of Minnesota.

Statement by Donald C. Fry, President and CEO, Greater Baltimore Committee Regarding Catherine Pugh's decision to resign as Mayor of Baltimore City

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Thursday, May 2, 2019
Cities in the United States, African-American women in politics, Greater Baltimore Committee, Urban planning in the United States, Baltimore, Local government in the United States, Catherine Pugh, GBC, Geography of Maryland

BALTIMORE, May 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --"Catherine Pugh's decision to resign as mayor of Baltimore today is in the best interest of the city.

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  • BALTIMORE, May 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --"Catherine Pugh's decision to resign as mayor of Baltimore today is in the best interest of the city.
  • Her resignation provides Baltimore the opportunity to move forward without the distraction of the on-going investigations and speculation as to leadership in City Hall.
  • The Greater Baltimore Committee remains committed to supporting Bernard C. "Jack" Young in his new role as Mayor and to assist the city to grow, heal and leverage the many positive assets it has going for it."
  • The Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC) is a regional organization of business and civic leaders that includes businesses, nonprofit organizations and educational and civic institutions.

FOURMIDABLE assumes management of multiple properties in Toledo, Ohio

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Thursday, May 2, 2019
Public housing in the United States, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, Urban planning in the United States, Toledo, Ohio, Toledo, Spain, Amo, Historical geography, Economy of the United States, Local government in the United States

FOURMIDABLE was awarded the management contracts for Collingwood Green Phases I, II and III in Toledo, Ohio.

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  • FOURMIDABLE was awarded the management contracts for Collingwood Green Phases I, II and III in Toledo, Ohio.
  • "FOURMIDABLE is proud to have been selected as the Management Agent for Collingwood Green.
  • Founded in 1975, FOURMIDABLE currently manages 90 communities in 14 states, with approximately 8,800 units under management.
  • FOURMIDABLE is a member of the elite AMO (Accredited Management Organization) and is an approved management firm for HUD, MSHDA and other State Agencies.

Project Equity's Data Reveals 2,500 Long Beach Businesses as Possible Candidates for Succession Planning

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Thursday, May 2, 2019
Economy, Business, Geography of California, Entrepreneurship, Business models, Ethical investment, Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Urban planning in the United States, Small business, Long Beach, California, Citigroup

The data was researched and compiled by Project Equity in an innovative partnership with the Los Angeles Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LA LISC), the City of Long Beach, and in collaboration with Citi Community Development .

Key Points: 
  • The data was researched and compiled by Project Equity in an innovative partnership with the Los Angeles Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LA LISC), the City of Long Beach, and in collaboration with Citi Community Development .
  • "This creative public-private-partnership with Project Equity will allow the City of Long Beach to try new and creative solutions that sustain local businesses and retain jobs in the community."
  • Project Equity's data also reveals that small businesses that are 20 years or older provide an estimated 36% of jobs at private sector, locally-owned businesses with employees in Long Beach.
  • In Long Beach, and other coastal cities where rising housing costs outpace the rise in wages, it's small businesses that provide significant wage-earning potential.