The Power of Arts and Culture: The Heart of Community Health, Revitalization, and Inclusion
A LISC report highlighting case studies from our work with four local community partners using the arts to strengthen community bonds, celebrate local culture while healing collective trauma, and fight displacement through creative economies.
The Parks at Walter Reed, Building 12
LISC provided Walter Reed MF Partners a predevelopment loan to support the redevelopment of Building 12, an historic building on the former Walter Reed campus.
2530-2532 Park Place SE
LISC provided WC Investments an acquisition loan through LISC DC's Preservation Fund to purchase 2530-2532 Park Place SE, an existing affordable rental building with 21 units.
2626-2628 Tunlaw Rd NW
LISC provided a loan to support the acquisition of two naturally occurring affordable housing buildings in the Glover Park neighborhood of Washington, DC.
The Residences at Kenilworth Park
LISC provided predevelopment funding to support an affordable assisted living community that will have 150 affordable apartments and supportive services for Medicaid-eligible and other qualified elderly DC residents.
Building Inclusive and Healthy Neighborhoods, Block by Block: Findings from 11 Neighborhoods Nationwide
A new report from Brookings Metro examines LISC’s community-centered economic inclusion initiative, which centers neighborhoods as the key setting for driving strong regional economies. The lessons in this report make one thing clear: To truly transform the prosperity and well-being of entire cities and regions, it’s past time to abandon top-down or “trickle-down” approaches and embrace the actionable, community-rooted models that have demonstrated impact in cities and neighborhoods nationwide. Image above courtesy of Jana River Medlock Photography
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CDFIs and the Capital Markets
A new paper from LISC and Enterprise Community Partners examines the expanding landscape for CDFIs in the capital markets.
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Climate Change Preparedness Toolkit
This guide is intended to support small business owners in both developing a business continuity plan, as well as creating a culture that allows for innovations and transformations.
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Spotlight on LGBTQ+ Liberation and Community Development
This LISC Institute for Community Power Spotlight focuses on the intersections between LGBTQ+ liberation and community development.
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