UCLA’s LCI released its first reports of the Transformative Climate Communities Program, which tracks progress on equitable climate action in Fresno, Ontario and Watts.
community development
National Opportunity Zones Ranking Report
This report identifies which Opportunity Zones are positioned to bring positive social, environmental, and economic returns, including their smart growth potential and current social equity.… Read More »
Equity for All: Building the Infrastructure for Change Through Community-First Funder Collaboratives
This article discusses how Sierra Health Foundation partnered with other foundations to establish the San Joaquin Valley Health Fund, and highlights the groundwork that facilitated… Read More »
Pathway to Parks & Affordable Housing Joint Development
This paper provides a framework for joint development of affordable housing and urban greening in Los Angeles County and beyond. It proposes a set of… Read More »
How a Foundation’s Focus on Cities Made It a Leader in a Changing Environmental Movement
This article details the Kresge Foundation’s efforts to grassroots funding and equity right within environmental grantmaking, and on a large scale.
A Pivot to Power: Lessons from The California Endowment’s Building Healthy Communities about Place, Health, and Philanthropy
This publication assesses The California Endowment’s 10-year investment in building “people power” capacity in 14 diverse communities.
What About Housing? A Policy Toolkit for Inclusive Growth
This toolkit was created to help communities understand their housing policy options and the approach that will work best for them.
Access: A Community Development Podcast from the Federal Reserve
This podcast highlights successful examples of organizations advancing opportunity for lower-income communities.
Guide to Equitable, Community-Driven Climate Preparedness Planning
This resource provides guidance to local governments in designing and implementing a more inclusive, equitable planning process.
Building Resilient States: Profiles in Action
This report highlights local, regional, and statewide efforts to build more resilient communities from the ground up, with California as one of the featured examples.