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  • Demystifying the Real Estate Development World for Minority Youth

    Emily Nonko

    August 01, 2018 |

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    Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

    Two Detroit-based entrepreneurs are determined to help minority youth become stakeholders in community real estate development. Targeting communities that experience gentrification, Project Destined empowers young students with knowledge about the real estate profession, information that is often passed down through families instead of classroom lessons. "It's not a talent gap, it's an information gap," one of the founders emphasizes.

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  • What Alabama Can Teach You about Storm Resilience

    Emily Nonko

    June 18, 2018 |

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    Response Location: United States, Mobile, Alabama

    After witnessing the devastating impact of Hurricane Katrina, changemakers in Alabama took control of creating a more accountable insurance system that valued weather-resilient home construction.

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  • The Importance of Beauty in Affordable Housing

    Emily Nonko

    May 09, 2018 |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    Changes in zoning laws as well as the promotion of guiding principles and successful case studies has led to well designed, environmentally efficient, and beautiful supportive housing. Well-designed housing has lessened stigmas and provided residents with a sense of dignity about where they live.

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