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Experts Online: Regionalism: Engaging MPOs in the work of community developers

2010-02-08T20:00:00+00:00

LISC helps Super Bowl legacy project take shape in Indianapolis' near-east side

2010-02-03T20:00:00+00:00

With LISC connecting key local organizers to the Super Bowl bid committee, revitalization plans for Indianapolis' blighted near-east side neighborhood are moving forward. Indy LISC Executive Director Bill Taft is quoted.

LISC and NEF help fund one of the first permanent supportive-housing projects in Milwaukee

2010-02-03T21:15:00+00:00

Supportive housing arrives in Milwaukee, made possible in part through $3.6MM in LIHTC equity from the National Equity Fund, Inc. and a $50K green grant from LISC and The Home Depot Foundation. Milwaukee LISC's Leo Ries and NEF's Debbie Burkart are quoted in this article.

Council to recognize Great Indy Neighborhoods Initiative

2010-02-01T17:15:00+00:00

In Indianapolis, the City-County Council issues a special resolution to honor the accomplishments of Great Indy Neighborhoods Initiative (GINI), a comprehensive neighborhood revitalization program through a partnership of LISC, the Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center (INRC), and the City of Indianapolis.

State of the foreclosure crisis

2010-01-28T21:30:00+00:00

While Obama's State of the Union address stressed the importance of job creation for this administration's domestic economic policy, NCST President Craig Nickerson calls on readers to remember that the housing crisis is far from over and cannot be resolved without continued funding from the federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP). LISC is a founding member of the National Community Stabilization Trust, which has led the effort to help neighborhoods hit hardest by foreclosures.

1912 school building remodeled into new rental units and senior center in Spencer, Iowa

2010-01-15T21:00:00+00:00

Rural LISC provided predevelopment funding to partner CDC Community Housing Initiatives, Inc., in Spencer, Iowa, for the rehabilitation of an unused, former middle school into 16 one- and two-bedroom rental units, with a large senior center. Spencer School Apartments opened January 14, 2010.

Community land trusts: A model for all markets?

2010-01-28T17:30:00+00:00

Shelterforce Fall/Winter 2009 issue features the collaboration of Duluth LISC's "At Home in Duluth" program with the Northern Communities Land Trust, which has helped build and rehabilitate hundreds of homes in Duluth's neighborhoods. It has helped stabilize neighborhoods at risk of blight and may provide a model for stabilizing neighborhoods experiencing high rates of foreclosure.

NHC 2009 "Pioneering Housing Strategies" Award finalist: Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc.

2010-01-26T15:00:00+00:00

LISC's partner Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) recently won recognition as one of the National Housing Conference's "Pioneering Housing Strategies" 2009 finalists for it's approach to preserving at-risk affordable housing.

HUD official visits Providence neighborhood targeted by LISC's Sustainable Communities program

2010-01-23T21:15:00+00:00

On Friday, HUD Deputy Secretary Ronald C. Sims toured the South Providence neighborhood of Olneyville, a Rhode Island LISC Sustainable Communities program site. Sims had a first-hand look at some of the neighborhood projects paid for with grants from HUD, the federal economic stimulus program and local community partnerships.

Central Waters Brewery, Wisconsin: A CAP Services success story

2010-01-25T17:30:00+00:00

Rural LISC partner CAP Services is pleased to showcase Central Waters Brewery in Central Wisconsin. CAP Services, based in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, put the Rural LISC capacity building resources it accessed into action when approached by the owners of Central Waters Brewery.

Ethnic cuisine helps bridge cultural divide

2010-01-21T20:15:00+00:00

LISC and State Farm promote cultural understanding in San Diego through a new program where students write about, analyze and taste traditional dishes.

Morgan Stanley launches $110 million commitment for affordable housing with National Equity Fund

2010-01-19T23:30:00+00:00

Investment expected to have total economic impact of more than $500 million, create 6,500 jobs and provide 3,300 homes for low-income families, seniors and special needs residents

NSP Problem-Solving Clinic (Dallas, TX)

2010-01-15T22:15:00+00:00

Feb. 17, 2010: Free Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Problem Solving Clinics on implementing the NSP program; targeted for Dallas, TX, provided by HUD.

NSP Problem-Solving Clinic (Newark, NJ)

2010-01-15T14:45:00+00:00

NEW DATE: February 22

Register online for a free Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Problem Solving Clinic on implementing the NSP program; targeted for Newark, NJ, provided by HUD.

Bob Vila's Charity blog features LISC

2010-01-06T16:45:00+00:00

LISC is a featured charity on BobVila.com's 10-part Charity Blog Series "highlighting 10 worthy, national charities and encouraging everyone to give what they can."