DEVELOPERS
(for profit and not-for-profit developers)
THREE TYPES OF CATALYTIC ACTIONS
Shift power to historically marginalized Black and brown communities
Identify and repair racially biased and harmful practices
Prioritize development that creates inclusive housing opportunities, protects against displacement, and builds Black wealth
Shift Power
Partner with community-based organizations to: meaningfully engage local residents to understand the community’s vision and any racial equity impacts of proposed developments; and engage residents moving into majority-white communities to understand their needs and interest in that community.
Develop and launch joint ventures with minority-owned development firms, particularly for majority-white-owned firms.
Identify and Repair
Fund projects and investments that partner with local community-based organizations and align with existing
community plans and visions.
Acquire properties in partnership with tenants and community-based organizations.
Advocate for policies that enable tenant and community-based organizations opportunities to acquire existing housing andvacant land.
Prioritize Development
Fund projects and investments that partner with local community-based organizations and align with existing
community plans and visions.
Acquire properties in partnership with tenants and community-based organizations.
Advocate for policies that enable tenant and community-based organizations opportunities to acquire existing housing andvacant land.