Muslim
- Community Development
- May 31, 2026
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From Resistance to Resilience: How Pittsburgh’s Hill District Secured Its Future
When massive capital projects descend upon historic neighborhoods—be they stadiums, corporate headquarters, or expansive data centers—the resulting "community benefit agreement" (CBA) is often heralded as a shield against displacement. However,…
Asro
- Community Development
- May 31, 2026
- 4 views
Beyond the "Big Fish" Trap: Can New York Forge a New Path for Urban Economic Development?
For decades, the standard playbook for American city officials has been remarkably consistent: identify a massive corporate entity, assemble a sprawling package of tax breaks and subsidies, and entice them…
Raul Delapena Setiawan
- Community Development
- May 28, 2026
- 11 views
Beyond the Bench: The Legislative Battle to Decriminalize Homelessness Post-Grants Pass
In June 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States handed down a decision in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson that fundamentally altered the legal landscape of American homelessness.…
Sagoh
- Community Development
- May 21, 2026
- 14 views
The Post-Grants Pass Landscape: The Struggle to Define Rights for the Unhoused
Nearly two years have passed since the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson, a decision that fundamentally altered the legal terrain for…
Nana Wu
- Community Development
- May 21, 2026
- 9 views
Breaking the Cycle of Displacement: How Pittsburgh’s Hill District Built a Failure-Proof Community Fund
In the landscape of modern urban development, the Community Benefit Agreement (CBA) is often heralded as a shield for vulnerable neighborhoods. When developers arrive with promises of multi-million dollar projects—stadiums,…
- Community Development
- July 3, 2025
- 22 views
From Displacement to Empowerment: How Pittsburgh’s Hill District Secured Its Future
When massive development projects—stadiums, corporate campuses, and data centers—descend upon urban neighborhoods, the script is often predictable: promises of jobs and investment are made, local residents are displaced, and the…
Jia Lissa
- Community Development
- July 2, 2025
- 19 views
A Silent Crisis: Why the Future of Rural Housing Depends on the Rural Housing Service Reform Act
Across the vast landscape of rural America, a quiet but profound crisis is unfolding. While national media often focuses on the high-profile housing shortages in coastal cities and major metropolitan…
