Urban planning in the United States

LISC launches new small business venture to fuel economic development and transform communities

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Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Economy, Business, Ethical investment, Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Urban planning in the United States, Entrepreneurship, Small Business Administration, Small business

LISC has purchased a license to operate immito as a non-bank Small Business Administration (SBA) lender.

Key Points: 
  • LISC has purchased a license to operate immito as a non-bank Small Business Administration (SBA) lender.
  • LISC's economic development toolkit includes grants, loans and equity investments that support small business development, the revitalization of commercial and industrial districts, and preparing and connecting people to good jobs in growth industries.
  • She also chairs the boards of the National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders (NAGGL) and CDC Small Business Finance, a nonprofit that invests in small business.
  • For more on immito and LISC's economic development work visit www.immito.com and LISC Economic Development .

ESPN, Under Armour and LISC Announce $330,000 in Grants to Turn Vacant Spaces into Valuable Places for Sports, Recreation and Play

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Thursday, September 6, 2018
Economy, Ethical investment, Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Urban planning in the United States, Greenmount

All are intended to help groups revitalize vacant spaces, which present great opportunities for access to safe, healthy recreation.

Key Points: 
  • All are intended to help groups revitalize vacant spaces, which present great opportunities for access to safe, healthy recreation.
  • "RePlay aims to turn these vacant lots into play spaces that act as vibrant hubs at the heart of their communities.
  • Together with Under Armour, LISC and local residents, we're excited to transform these vacant properties into valuable community assets."
  • The $75,000 implementation grants are for:
    Telesis Baltimore Corporation, which is creating a recreation space on two vacant lots adjacent to the Greenmount Recreation Center.

New Updates on The Edge

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Friday, August 17, 2018
Economy, Public housing in the United States, Real estate, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, Urban planning in the United States, Insurance, Real estate economics, Property

Owning a home confers several benefits including reduced housing costs, increased ability to accumulate wealth, and expanded access to credit.

Key Points: 
  • Owning a home confers several benefits including reduced housing costs, increased ability to accumulate wealth, and expanded access to credit.
  • Levitt also profiles the Federal Housing Administration, which is part of HUD's Office of Housing and the largest mortgage insurer in the world.
  • The latest article in a series focusing on HUD's Comprehensive Housing Market Analyses examines the Tampa Housing Market Area (HMA).
  • Employment growth is expected to continue over the next 3 years, with housing demand remaining strong during the same period.

Smoking Ban in Public Housing Could Be Extinguished: Lawsuit Filed by Smokers' Rights Group (C.L.A.S.H.)

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Monday, July 30, 2018
Public housing in the United States, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, Urban planning in the United States, Public housing, Smoking ban, Eviction, Economy, Government, Construction

), joined by several residents who live in public housing, filed a lawsuit on July 23rd challenging the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) regulation that directs all state and local housing authorities to ban smoking inside and out of public housing facilities nationwide, most notably within resident's apartments.

Key Points: 
  • ), joined by several residents who live in public housing, filed a lawsuit on July 23rd challenging the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) regulation that directs all state and local housing authorities to ban smoking inside and out of public housing facilities nationwide, most notably within resident's apartments.
  • The regulation requires public housing authorities to implement and enforce rules accordingly.
  • Public housing tenants, many of whom are minorities and veterans, are subject to eviction for violating the new regulation.
  • 's attorney, Edward Paltzik, says, "The smoking ban is constitutionally deficient on many levels.

CIT Bank Commits $150,000 To LA LISC To Develop Next Generation Of Affordable Housing Leaders

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Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Economy, Community development, Ethical investment, Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Urban planning in the United States, CIT Group, Finance, Affordable housing

, the banking subsidiary of CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT), today announced a $150,000 grant in support of the Los Angeles Local Initiatives Support Corporation's (LA LISC) Housing Development Training Institute.

Key Points: 
  • , the banking subsidiary of CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT), today announced a $150,000 grant in support of the Los Angeles Local Initiatives Support Corporation's (LA LISC) Housing Development Training Institute.
  • "CIT is pleased to support the effort to educate and mobilize the future leaders of our community to tackle this challenge."
  • "LA LISC is thrilled to partner with CIT to ensure organizations can meet the rising affordable housing needs of our communities," said Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, executive director ofLA LISC.
  • Its principal bank subsidiary, CIT Bank, N.A., (Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender) has approximately $30 billion of deposits and more than $40 billion of assets.

Weiner Brodsky Kider PC announced today that Ken Markison has joined the firm as Of Counsel in its regulatory compliance practice

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Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Public housing in the United States, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, Urban planning in the United States, Mortgage loan, Economy

In his work at HUD and the MBA, Ken has been instrumental in shaping the legal and regulatory landscape of the housing finance system.

Key Points: 
  • In his work at HUD and the MBA, Ken has been instrumental in shaping the legal and regulatory landscape of the housing finance system.
  • "Ken is well-known for his tireless work for, and highly skilled representation of, the mortgage industry," said Mitch Kider, managing partner of Weiner Brodsky Kider.
  • "I'm excited for the opportunity to continue my work on behalf of the mortgage industry with Weiner Brodsky Kider.
  • Weiner Brodsky Kider PC has provided counsel to the financial services industry throughout the United States for more than three decades.

Cox Enterprises and The Trust for Public Land Launch Seattle's Cox Conserves Heroes Awards

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Monday, July 2, 2018
Community building, Urban agriculture, Urban planning in the United States, The Trust for Public Land, Trust law, Trust, Law, Urban planning, Natural environment

SEATTLE, July 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Enterprises and The Trust for Public Land today opened the nomination process for the Cox Conserves Heroes program.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, July 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Enterprises and The Trust for Public Land today opened the nomination process for the Cox Conserves Heroes program.
  • About The Trust for Public Land:
    The Trust for Public Land creates parks and protects land for people, ensuring healthy, livable communities for generations to come.
  • Millions of people live near a Trust for Public Land park, garden, or natural area, and millions more visit these sites every year.
  • To support The Trust for Public Land and share why nature matters to you, visit www.tpl.org .

Cox and The Trust for Public Land Launch Arizona's Cox Conserves Heroes Awards

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Monday, July 2, 2018
Community building, Urban agriculture, Urban planning in the United States, The Trust for Public Land, Trust law, Law, Urban planning, Natural environment

In partnership with The Trust for Public Land, the Cox Conserves Heroes program has donated more than $800,000 to environmental nonprofits over the past 10 years, and more than 200 volunteers have been honored.

Key Points: 
  • In partnership with The Trust for Public Land, the Cox Conserves Heroes program has donated more than $800,000 to environmental nonprofits over the past 10 years, and more than 200 volunteers have been honored.
  • About The Trust for Public Land:
    The Trust for Public Land creates parks and protects land for people, ensuring healthy, livable communities for generations to come.
  • Millions of people live near a Trust for Public Land park, garden, or natural area, and millions more visit these sites every year.
  • To support The Trust for Public Land and share why nature matters to you, visit www.tpl.org .

Cox Enterprises and The Trust for Public Land Launch Louisiana's Cox Conserves Heroes Awards

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Monday, July 2, 2018
Community building, Urban agriculture, Urban planning in the United States, The Trust for Public Land, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Trust law, Trust, Law, Urban planning, Natural environment

BATON ROUGE, La., July 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Enterprises and The Trust for Public Land today opened the nomination process for the Cox Conserves Heroes program.

Key Points: 
  • BATON ROUGE, La., July 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Enterprises and The Trust for Public Land today opened the nomination process for the Cox Conserves Heroes program.
  • About The Trust for Public Land:
    The Trust for Public Land creates parks and protects land for people, ensuring healthy, livable communities for generations to come.
  • Millions of people live near a Trust for Public Land park, garden, or natural area, and millions more visit these sites every year.
  • To support The Trust for Public Land and share why nature matters to you, visit www.tpl.org .

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

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Monday, July 2, 2018
Community building, Urban agriculture, Urban planning in the United States, The Trust for Public Land, WFXT, Trust, Boston, Geography of Massachusetts, Urban planning, United States

BOSTON, July 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Cox Enterprises and The Trust for Public Land today opened the nomination process for the Cox Conserves Heroes program.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, July 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Cox Enterprises and The Trust for Public Land today opened the nomination process for the Cox Conserves Heroes program.
  • In Boston, the Cox Conserves Heroes program is supported by Boston 25 News, WFXT-TV .
  • About The Trust for Public Land:
    The Trust for Public Land creates parks and protects land for people, ensuring healthy, livable communities for generations to come.
  • Millions of people live near a Trust for Public Land park, garden, or natural area, and millions more visit these sites every year.