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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 …
A Few Minutes with Becky Akello
Born and raised in the African nation of Uganda, Becky Akello moved to the U.S. in 1993 when she was in her early 30s. Now, thanks to the San Diego Black Homebuyers program, she’s proud to say that she’s a homeowner. Encouraged by Jacklyn Laquindanum, a San Diego Urban League housing/financial counselor, she applied to …
Call for Ideas: City Heights Inclusive Economic Recovery & Resilience Agenda Year 3
In partnership with Pueblo Planning, LISC San Diego co-developed the City Heights Inclusive Economic Recovery and Resilience Agenda with City Heights stakeholders and community members. This Agenda is a three-year strategic action plan that supports an integrated and place-based approach to ensuring economic justice and prosperity in City Heights. The strategies outlined in this Agenda …