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  • Here's What Investing in Economic Justice Looks Like

    September 28, 2018 |

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    Response Location: United States, Montgomery, Alabama

    Hope Credit Union has a mission: serving mostly black, marginalized communities in the South whose capital was historically displaced through slavery. In 2017, the credit union gave out $100 million in loans. ‘That total includes 61 business loans, 2,825 consumer loans, and 287 home mortgages, of which 87 percent went to first-time homebuyers.”

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  • Low-cost housing project begins next month

    September 27, 2018 |

    Nation Africa |

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    Response Location: Kenya

    Kenya is launching a program to build more affordable housing by providing infrastructure like water and roads, as well as funding from the World Bank and lower levies on the cost of doing business in order to attract private investors. The government will also provide land to investors on the condition they provide 20,000 low-income units for every 100,000 they build. But the plan faces major challenges including clear title and rising construction costs.

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  • Switching to LPG for habitat recovery and wildlife conservation

    September 25, 2018 |

    Mongabay |

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    Response Location: India, Karnataka

    In rural communities, firewood extraction hurts both human health and wildlife habitat. In India, a group of conservationists are helping villages switch from wood-burning to liquified petroleum gas. While logistics around refills are still being ironed out, the program has already produced noticeable results.

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  • Federal program to aid low-income areas ready for local investors

    September 07, 2018 |

    The Montgomery Advertiser |

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    Response Location: United States, Montgomery, Alabama

    Since the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed, investors, community leaders, and local governments have been talking about Opportunity Zones. These are low-income areas in each state--Alabama has 150--that will incentivize investor spending by providing tax breaks for longer-term investment in areas typically not on the highest priority list for traditional investors. Montgomery, Alabama is seeking input from local groups on where funding can best be spent. Though the opportunity zones legislation is in its early days, many are excited about the potential to stimulate economic growth.

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  • A New Deal for Refugees

    August 21, 2018 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: Uganda

    After hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees fled to Europe in 2015, wealthy European countries became more invested in fixing a broken immigration system, something which had traditionally fallen on poorer countries. Now, more countries are trying to integrate refugees into society, rather than keeping them separated from society in camps. Can countries like Uganda and Jordan who’ve attempted refugee resettlement provide an example for the rest of the world?

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  • America's Real Estate System Pushes Rents Up And People Out. There's Another Way.

    August 20, 2018 |

    The Huffington Post |

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    Response Location: United States, Oakland, California

    In Oakland, a community land trust helped Hasta Muerte, a local cafe, avoid eviction. All over the country, community land trusts are helping communities of color keep their affordable housing.

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  • A Divided Neighborhood Comes Together under an Elevated Expressway

    August 20, 2018 |

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    Response Location: United States, New Orleans, Louisiana

    Community organizing may be the key to a comeback along New Orleans’ Claiborne Avenue. Once home to a booming block of African American-owned businesses, many left once a new expressway demolished the street in the 1960s. Now, community input is essential in rebuilding. A new master plan included 11 meetings with residents to share their priorities. The painted murals, live jazz performances, and local gatherings still happening show that the Claiborne Corridor will remain home to its long-time residents, even in a new format.

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  • Carbondale market study to inform the future of artist live-work spaces

    August 02, 2018 |

    Glenwood Springs Post Independent |

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    Response Location: United States, Carbondale, Colorado

    Carbondale is one of several Colorado towns that is focusing on preserving affordability for local artists. Since a different town was selected for a state-run program called Space to Create, Carbondale had to get more creative. The town is now working with a consulting group called Artspace that specializes in affordable housing for artists. Though the project is still in the early stages, they have already conducted a feasibility study and have clear plans in place to the development of affordable housing sites.

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  • Trinidad seizes artist pursuits as economic development strategy

    August 02, 2018 |

    Glenwood Springs Post Independent |

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    Response Location: United States, Trinidad, Colorado

    One small town in Colorado has spurred economic development by implementing a strategy that focused on the revitalization of creative industries. As a result, Trinidad, CO, has seen a twofold increase in lodging tax income and restaurant sales tax as well as a drastic increase in profits from commercial building permits. Local artists recognized the potential Trindad could have as a creative district and brought the plan to city officials who were eventually able to take advantage of state programs and collaborate with a nonprofit to generate creative business, revitalizing the local economy as a result.

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  • 'I Know How Far I Can Go': Black Entrepreneurs Overcome Challenges In Brazil

    July 13, 2018 |

    NPR |

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    Response Location: Brazil, Salvador

    A start-up accelerator in Salvador, Brazil is aiming to support black-owned businesses through its business incubator resources. Dende Valley, named as a nod to Silicon Valley, is an accelerator that prioritizes and trains black entrepreneurs to combat systemic racism and lack of opportunity in Brazil. There were 107 applicants for 30 spots this year, and the company expects to triple availability next year as people look to take advantage of their programs.

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