Community Development Innovation Review
The Community Development Innovation Review focuses on bridging the gap between theory and practice, from as many viewpoints as possible. The goal of this journal is to promote cross-sector dialogue around a range of emerging issues and related investments that advance economic resilience and mobility for low- and moderate-income communities.
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Building on the Ambitions and Aspirations of Newcomers
Angela Blanchard, BakerRipley
In this interview, Angela Blanchard, President of BakerRipley (formerly Neighborhood Centers Inc.) shares her reflections on the past five years since the publication of What Works and her outlook for the future.
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How Collaboration Drives Community Development Innovation in Los Angeles
Helmi Hisserich, City of Los Angeles
How can local government be a champion for cross-sector collaboration and improve its affordable housing landscape?
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Reflecting on What Works: Disruptive Leaders Are Essential
Carol Naughton, Purpose Built Communities
Leaders in the social sector must be willing to be disruptive to accelerate change in struggling neighborhoods.
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The What Works Book Sparked an Ongoing Conversation about Better Interventions for Low-Income Communities
David Erickson, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
Explores the history and conceptual framework of the Community Quarterback model and looks ahead to its future evolution.
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Preservation in Middle Neighborhoods: Promising Results in Ohio
Cara Bertron, Preservation Rightsizing Network and Nicholas Hamilton, The American Assembly
Makes the case for a community-oriented preservation model that supports long-time residents, creates pathways for newcomers, and strengthens neighborhoods for all.
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Local Public Policy and Middle Neighborhoods
Henry S. Webber, Brown School of Social Work and Washington University
Highlights the role local governments can play in preserving America’s middle neighborhoods.
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Rebuilding from Strength as a Strategy to Safeguard Middle Neighborhoods in Detroit: A Philanthropic Perspective
Wendy Jackson, The Kresge Foundation
Describes the interventions and outcomes of the Kresge Foundation’s Reimagining Detroit 2020 program.
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Understanding Middle Market Neighborhoods as Vital Parts of Regional Economies
Robert Weissbourd, RW Ventures, LLC
Describes the connection between neighborhood and regional economic growth and proposes a solution aligned with and contributing to regional growth in today’s economy.
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The Healthy Neighborhoods Program: A Middle Neighborhoods Improvement Strategy
Mark Sissman, Healthy Neighborhoods Inc., and Darlene Russell, Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Provides an overview of the Healthy Neighborhoods program and shares examples of how it’s working in Baltimore and Milwaukee.
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Using Place Branding Strategy to Create Homebuyer Demand for Legacy City Neighborhoods
Marcia Nedland, Fall Creek Consultants
Shares background on place branding and how it is working in communities across America.