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From Housing to Economic Mobility: Inside LISC’s Strategies for Change with CEO Michael T. Pugh
In a wide-ranging interview with Denver Fredericks, host of the Business of Giving podcast, LISC CEO Michael T. Pugh describes the pillars of LISC's work investing in communities and what's on the horizon for the CDFI under his leadership. "[We] can be a real catalyst for economic development in communities," says Pugh. "And frankly the …
LISC: The Maycroft Project’s Lifeline - Q&A with LISC DC Executive Director Ramon Jacobson
In this first-time Q&A with Ramon Jacobson, Executive Director of LISC DC, we delve into the pivotal moment when the fate of Jubilee Housing’s ambitious Maycroft Apartments project hung in the balance. Facing a critical shortfall in funding, Jubilee found itself at a crossroads, balancing the aspirations of the community against the harsh realities of …
How D.C.’s version of the High Line aims to avoid New York’s mistakes
The 11th Street Bridge Park engaged community members from the outset, working to understand what residents needed and find ways to limit displacement. "In total, $86 million has been invested on the equitable development side of the bridge park project. That includes $14 million in charitable donations raised by the bridge park and an investment …