Building Momentum: Inside the Construction Sector Partnership
What if the people experiencing an industry’s workforce challenges every day were not simply asked to respond to solutions, but were given the opportunity to help define the problems and drive what happens next? That’s the idea behind the Next Generation Sector Partnership model. This model is a proven, employer-led framework active in more than…
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Read MoreInvisible Civic Infrastructure
This Brookings Metro report defines five civic capabilities that regions need to intentionally link economic growth strategies with inclusion efforts. Drawing on case studies from across the country, it offers a framework for business leadership organizations, chambers, and regional intermediaries working to advance racially inclusive prosperity. Source: Brookings
Read MoreBuilding Belief in Affordable Housing
The Henrico Affordable Housing Trust Fund shows how aligned effort can turn shared vision into measurable impact. Backed by a $60 million commitment and cross-sector collaboration, the initiative is expanding access to homeownership while strengthening long-term economic mobility in the region.
Read MoreMapping Projects Show Impacts of Redlining
From VPM News, this article provides the historical contexts for redlining and restrictive covenants that were established in cities across the country in the 20th century to discriminate against minorities, as well as their continued impacts today. Source: VPM News
Read MoreHow Redlining is Still Impacting Black Homebuyers
This VPM News Focal Point video explores how historic policies such as redlining have contributed to a significant wealth and homeownership gap for Black Americans today, but also highlights an increase in homeownership among Black millennials. Source: VPM News
Read MoreThe Health Effects of Past Housing Discrimination
This news story reveals a nationwide correlation between historically redlined neighborhoods and an increased likelihood for its residents to experience adverse health effects, due in large part to a lack of access to health-promoting resources. Source: VPM News
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