Preserving the Character of Our NeighborhoodsJoin us for these upcoming opportunities from local and national LISC partners to talk about preventing displacement, supporting developers of color and building community ownership.
Politics of Place: Displacement Report In-Person Cultural GatheringSaturday, February 25, 2023 | 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. MST
Campos Santo Mexicano (Sotelo-Heard Cemetery)
4545 S. 12 St., Phoenix, AZ 85040 USPolitics of Place is a methodology InSite crafted to orient ourselves and others to the multiple narratives of place through walking and storytelling. We work with organizers and residents to develop a place-based approach to equity and justice. We will learn about the history of the Campo Santo Mexicano (Sotelo-Heard Cemetery) and connect this history to other communities in South Phx. Join us for a panel discussion with Collette Watson, Ali Nervis and more about the findings of Mass Liberation AZ's 2022 Report: "Pushed Out: Displacement in South Phoenix" With a special ceremony with Cihuapactli Collective and community members to honor the location and place. All ages welcome!
Advancing racial equity through supporting developers of color: Reflections from three programs Thursday, March 2, 2023 | 2:30 - 3:45 pm ETInitiatives to support developers of color have taken root across the country as a strategy to overcome longstanding inequities in real estate and capital access, support small businesses, and build community wealth. This webinar will share lessons from three multi-pronged LISC programs that partner with developers of color in the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and
New York City. While distinct in their emphases and strategies, the programs, all supported by Capital One, were designed to address these inequities by providing training, mentorship, and access to low-cost, flexible capital. Speakers- Alexandra Dawson, Director of Lending + Investments, LISC Los Angeles
- Monica Dean, Housing Director, LISC New York
- Tia Hicks, Program Officer, LISC Bay Area
- Connie Max, Executive Vice President for Lending, LISC
- LaKia Williams, Director and Northeast Market Lead, Community Impact & Investment, Capital One
Moderator- David M. Greenberg, Vice President, Community Research and Impact
Community ownership through real estate: Propelling a movement beyond a momentThursday, March 9, 2023 | 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. ETIn the wake of the pandemic and the ongoing struggle for racial justice, community ownership of land, housing, commercial space, and other critical resources has drawn increased attention as a strategy to build community power and repair ongoing harms caused by centuries of racism and extractive development. Throughout the country, communities are working to channel the momentum
of a national conversation about racial justice into the development of community ownership initiatives and the ecosystems crucial to their success. Tied to two new LISC reports— Community Ownership Through Real Estate from LISC Twin Cities, and Commercial Community Ownership as a Strategy for Just Development from LISC Community Research & Impact—this webinar will share lessons from community-owned real estate initiatives in the Twin Cities working to preserve
community-serving businesses, build community wealth, and promote community-led economic development with and for BIPOC and immigrant communities. Panelists will reflect on the spectrum of goals and models for community ownership of real estate, with a focus on commercial space; how to determine which path makes sense for your community; and the organizing, policy, financing, and other support needed for long-term stewardship. Panelists- Gretchen Nicholls, LISC Twin Cities
- Domonique Jones, Partnership in Property
Commercial Land Trust
- Eduardo Barrera, Neighborhood Development Center
- Mark Fick, Shared Capital Cooperative
Moderator- Julia Duranti-Martínez, LISC Community Research & Impact
This event is open to the public. Please share this invitation with colleagues and friends!
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