Building Together: Development Partnerships for Community-Oriented Growth

As communities navigate increasingly complex pathways from housing planning to implementation, local governments and community partners are taking on a more active role in shaping equitable development outcomes. This presentation highlights how cities, public agencies, and community partners are working alongside diverse stakeholders to ensure that housing development advances equity and opportunity.

Panelists explore how public-sector leadership is innovating beyond traditional housing planning and development strategies - deploying financial tools, equitable funding strategies, infrastructure investments, and alternative ownership approaches that help deliver long-term community benefits and support feasible development. They showcase approaches to housing and development planning that center on culturally specific communities, building trust and aligning development with local priorities.

A central focus is affordable housing and community-serving spaces in redevelopment, including strategies to move underutilized properties toward opportunities that sustain affordability and prevent displacement. Panelists share lessons on leveraging financial, regulatory, and procedural incentives to expand access to housing and support community-based organizations in shaping redevelopment.
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