Case Study – Faith-Based Institutions & Housing Initiative
Nashville program to support faith-based institutional landowners to create affordable housing. City: Nashville, TN Purpose: To equip faith-based institutions (FBIs) with the tools, resources, and expertise to convert underutilized land i …
Case Study – Supporting Missing Middle Housing through Code Reform
Memphis is lowering construction costs and making it easier to build urban infill projects through an intensive reform of codes and regulations. City: Memphis, TN Purpose: To reform local policies that prevent the development or redevelop …
Case Study – Knoxville Affordable Housing Fund
Knoxville is fast-tracking the creation of affordable housing by leveraging private and public investment. City: Knoxville, TN Purpose: To support investment in attainable housing and address local housing shortages for low-to-moderate in …
Case Study – Adaptive Reuse and Collaboration on Vacant Properties
A coordinated approach to redeveloping a major vacant lot in Kingsport led to reduced development costs and more affordable homes while also meeting health, safety, and welfare standards. City: Kingsport, TN Purpose: To redevelop and repu …
Case Study – Johnson City Builds
A coordinated effort between public and private sectors in Johnson City to improve city development and permitting processes and lower barriers to building homes. City: Johnson City, TN Purpose: To identify obstacles and generate solution …
Case Study – Invest Chattanooga
A public enterprise in Chattanooga deploying $20 million in city funds to build permanently affordable rental units. City: Chattanooga, TN Purpose: To leverage local resources and public-private partnerships to catalyze mixed-income devel …
Case Study – Forward Global
A community of philanthropists who bring together charitable leaders from around the world to share strategies and build expertise Location: A global team with offices in San Francisco, London, New York, and Vancouver Purpose: To shape th …
Case Study – Good Jobs Strategy
A revamped system of business operation that prioritizes investments in the workforce. Location: Implemented nationwide Purpose: To help companies simultaneously invest in employees, create good jobs with dignity and meaning, and achieve …
Case Study – World Business Chicago
A public-private organization facilitating corporate presence and economic development. City: Chicago, IL Purpose: To drive business investment and economic growth in Chicago. Lead Stakeholders: Business, Government Process: World Busines …
Case Study – Tri-Share Child Care Program
A cost-sharing plan to provide affordable childcare in Michigan. Location: Michigan Purpose: The MI Tri-Share Child Care Program (Tri-Share) increases access to high quality, affordable child care for working families, with the cos …
