…and Urban Development (HUD) adopted the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) rule, which sets out a framework for local governments, states, and public housing agencies to act to overcome historic patterns of segregation, promote fair housing choice, and foster inclusive communities that are free from discrimination. On January 14, 2020, HUD formally published a proposed rule in the Federal Register…
…Children living in poor or predominantly minority neighborhoods are less likely to have clean, safe, and attractive places to be physically active. They are also at higher risk for obesity, overweight, and related health problems. This infographic by Active Living Research (ALR) features evidence on some of the barriers these kids face in being able to walk, bike, or…
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…an outside area that had previously fallen into disrepair as classroom and outdoor play space. LIIF also supported the center in installing a garden on the facility to grow healthy food for the center’s children and families. The Booth Center is part of The Salvation Army campus in Oakland and provides quality, free care to local low income families….
…The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Community Health has developed a free online tool to help organizations develop success stories. The tool includes guidance on how to write a success story, a downloadable worksheet to begin the pre-writing process, three pre-made templates and a free photo library. View the CDC’s library of completed success stories here….
…Latino and African-American residents are park poor. These under-resourced communities that lack green space are at greater risk for social disconnection and have lower perceptions of safety. The future is green Los Angeles County also offers an example of how communities can take greening into their own hands. In 2016, the county overwhelmingly approved the Safe, Clean Neighborhood Parks and…
…York CIty. Before joining LISC, Colleen worked for PolicyLink, a national organization that advances economic and social equity, and the Neighborhood Parks Council, a nonprofit advocate for parks and open space in San Francisco. Colleen also served as a Municipal Development Peace Corps Volunteer in Guatemala. She currently serves on the Partners for Better Health Board of Directors. She holds…
…through the development of worker-owned cooperatives. Her international work includes partnering with NGOs Practical Action and Kisumu Informal Settlement Network on the development of an advocacy strategy, which focused on the impact of city planning decisions on the livelihoods of informal market traders. Ashley graduated from the University College London with a master’s degree in Social Development Practice….
…This resource from the Build Healthy Places Network guides community developers toward partnerships with hospitals and healthcare systems. Gain practical advice on navigating the vast healthcare ecosystem with your organizational assets in mind. Create your roadmap for partnership! Download the playbook, Partnerships for Health Equity and Opportunity: A Healthcare Playbook for Community Developers. Download the Four-Step Path to Community…
…The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention developed a series of infographics on healthy communities, available for use in presentations and printed material. Browse them below and click each one to download it in a higher resolution:…
…segregation and to detail—and prioritize—policies to eradicate any discriminatory practices. In effect, AFFH sought to both prevent segregation and create diverse, inclusive communities. The proposed HUD rule would severely weaken AFFH protections and in turn perpetuate the community disparities that result in health inequities. The AFFH rule was not just another example of bureaucratic paper-pushing. In the first year of…
…Texas A&M University. Mario is also the first graduate of the Texas A&M University School of Law-San Antonio Center where he earned a Master of Jurisprudence specializing in business law & compliance.Mario is a 2023 recipient of the Association Forum’s Forty Under 40®. Recently, he transitioned from leadership of the Texas A&M Hispanic Network-San Antonio Chapter. He also served two…
…a master’s degree in Public Health from Drexel University. As a public health professional with over ten years of working in the non-profit sector, Kevin brings relevant experience in project management, technical assistance, and relationship building to the Network. In his free time, Kevin enjoys going to concerts, reading, and getting involved in the local community through volunteer work…
…a rich discussion with three experts. Akilah Watkins-Butler, PhD, MA, MSc, CEO and President for the Center for Community Progress Maurice A. Jones, JD, MPhil, CEO and President of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Mikelle Moore, MBA, MHSA, Senior Vice President and Chief Community Health Officer at Intermountain Healthcare Watch the event: Learn More Check out these resources to…
…Ruth Thomas-Squance, PhD, MPH, is Co-Executive Director at the Build Healthy Places Network a national center positioning cross-sector partnerships from community development, public health and healthcare sectors to lead and leverage community-centered investments across the country to address the drivers of health and advance racial equity. Dr. Thomas-Squance has a passion for health equity strategy, bringing an interdisciplinary lens…
…In this academic article published in Social Science and Medicine – Population Health, the Build Healthy Places Network explores what common metrics and indicators are used across sectors to measure health. The importance of social determinants of health (SDOH) —such as affordable housing, stable employment, consistent transportation, healthy food access, and quality schools—is well-established as a key component of chronic disease prevention and health promotion. Highlights…
…or Problem? The Possibilities in Opportunity Zones PolicyLink: Recommendations for Opportunity Zones NextCity: These Opportunity Zone Investors Want to Support Local Businesses Governing.com: The Problem with Opportunity Zones SPARCC Hub: National Opportunity Zones Ranking Report Housing Finance: Affordable Housing Finance – Top 5 Ways to Use Opportunity Zone Funds in LIHTC Deals Shelterforce: Who will benefit from opportunity zones? MarketWatch:…
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…increases the utilization of the design and programming strategies that are eventually selected. The Community Engagement for the Health Action Plan During a Time of Social Distancing guide details alternative methods for community engagement while maintaining social distancing guidelines, like photo journaling, surveys and one-on-one outreach. Moving Toward a More Inclusive, Health-Promoting Affordable Housing Future Everyone’s health is unique, and…
…The direct effects of poor quality or unsafe housing on health are well established; researchers have also increasingly turned significant attention to the role of housing affordability in fostering stability and reducing stress. In this brief by the National Housing Conference, Rebecca Cohen details the results of research on the pathways through which affordable housing can affect the health…
…an exploratory model for estimating the health returns of community development investments. Support for this project was provided in part by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of the Foundation. 1. Read the Report 2. Download the Neighborhood Health Calculator …
…examining important issues faced in advancing health equity. Throughout this brief, the term “health” refers to health status itself, distinguished from health care, which is only one of many important influences on health. The concepts presented here are based on widely recognized ethical and human rights principles and are supported by knowledge from health sciences. Download the full briefing…
