Case Study – Tom Lee Park
An urban park that transforms previously neglected waterfront and ties community resources together. City: Memphis, TN Purpose: To revitalize underutilized waterfront space in a way that provides an interconnected park to the citizens of …
Case Study – 20-Minute Neighborhood Project
A pilot program in Melbourne, Australia designed to create a ‘20-minute neighborhood.’ City: Melbourne, Australia Purpose: To create a livable city where people can access most of their daily needs within a 20-minute walk from home. Lead …
Case Study – Zoning For Housing, Housing for All
Zoning reforms and an equity assessment designed to expand access to affordable housing. City: Alexandria, VA Purpose: To change city zoning regulations to increase access to affordable housing, with an emphasis on redressing historical discrimi …
Case Study – Senior Home Repair Program
A program providing fully-forgivable loans so that seniors in San Francisco could afford necessary home repairs. City: San Francisco, CA Purpose: To provide essential home repairs for seniors in need. Lead Stakeholders: Community, Governm …
Case Study – Private Sector Investments in Affordable Housing
Local banks and businesses, in Charlotte, NC, committed to help finance affordable housing in a variety of ways. City: Charlotte, NC Purpose: To engage private sector resources to make investments in affordable housing for their communiti …
Case Study – Displacement Prevention Navigator Pilot Program
Navigators help renters and homeowners access housing resources from the city and other organizations. City: Austin, TX Purpose: To connect people directly to resources to help them stay in their homes with assistance from paid Navigators …
Case Study – General Obligation Bonds for Affordable Housing
A voter referendum-approved affordable housing fund has produced thousands of affordable units in Austin, TX over the last two decades. City: Austin, TX Purpose: Austin faces a significant affordability crisis and lacks funding to address …
Case Study – Commute Seattle
Commute Seattle supports employers and commuters to decrease drive alone rates and increase rates of walking, biking, and transit by offering education & technical assistance for TDM programs. City: Seattle, WA Purpose: To make it easier for …
Case Study – Platte River Greenway
The City of Denver has turned a polluted river in into seven miles of ecological and recreational space for residents. City: Denver, CO Purpose: Create an ecological and recreational resource out of a polluted river in the center of the C …
Case Study – Austin Urban Trails Plan
The City of Austin is building a network of walking and biking trails totaling 268 miles to help residents access the city using active transportation modes. City: Austin, TX Purpose: A system of urban trails totaling 268 miles that equit …
