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fromSFGATE
1 week ago
California

French Laundry chef again scolds Bay Area town over affordable housing project

Fundraising
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn Nonprofit Invites Community To Black-Tie Event

IMPACCT Brooklyn hosts its 2026 Emerald Ball to fund affordable housing, tenant services, and small business support across Brooklyn after 62 years of community development work.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 weeks ago

State moves to develop housing, health clinic at long-vacant Clinton Hill site * Brooklyn Paper

1024 Fulton St. in Clinton Hill will be demolished for a 125-unit affordable housing development with a community center and health clinic led by nonprofits.
LA real estate
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Meet the District 4 Candidates: Would you move 1234 Great Highway project forward?

An affordable senior housing project at 1234 Great Highway in San Francisco's District 4 was shelved in January due to failed state grant funding, with developers planning to reapply in 2027 for construction in 2028.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
California

French Laundry chef again scolds Bay Area town over affordable housing project

fromSnowBrains
1 day ago

Killington Resort, VT, Raises $200,000 for its Community Mountain Support Fund - SnowBrains

We know that not all skiers and riders at Killington started their journey at The Beast. That's why we're committed to supporting smaller local resorts through our new Community Mountain Support Fund—because having more opportunities to get on the hill is a win for everyone.
Snowboarding
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 day ago

Additions, Enhancements in the Works for Oakland's Lakeshore LGBTQ Cultural District - San Francisco Bay Times

The Lakeshore LGBTQ Cultural District in Oakland is implementing infrastructure improvements, business support programs, and community events to create a welcoming neighborhood for LGBTQ individuals and all residents.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Somerville YMCA alters expansion plans after family refuses to sell their home

The Somerville YMCA will build its expansion around a family home after the owners repeatedly refused to sell, despite increasing financial offers over several years.
#recreation-center
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
3 days ago

Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center Opens in East Flatbush

East Flatbush opened the Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center, Brooklyn's largest rec center at 74,000 square feet with a $141 million investment after over a decade of community advocacy.
LA food
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

Wailea Village helps Maui shine with local shops and restaurants

Wailea village restaurants including Lahaina Brewing Company, Tikehau Lounge, and Koast support Maui's recovery by offering local cuisine, fresh ingredients, and community gathering spaces for residents and visitors.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Larry 'Major Nelson' Hryb joins Commodore to help build its community

Larry Hryb, former Xbox public face, joins Commodore as Community Development Advisor to expand the brand's global community and introduce it to new creators and developers.
fromNY Carib News
3 days ago

Brooklyn, NY- Rogers Burgers, Caribbean Owned, For Residency at The Brooklyn Children's Museum

According to Josue Pierre, one of the biggest hurdles facing small businesses is gaining access to capital and opportunities for visibility. He explained that programmes like CRISP help reduce those barriers by connecting local businesses with the thousands of families who visit the museum each year.
Brooklyn
Portland food
fromPortland Mercury
3 days ago

Damian Lillard Opens Honorable Mention, a Luxury Sports Bar, in Downtown Portland

Damian Lillard opened Honorable Mention, a luxury sports lounge in downtown Portland's historic Benson Hotel, featuring upscale dining, cocktails, and celebration of Black athletic pioneers.
Environment
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

Spain's Wind Towns Are Thriving

Spain's Castilla-La Mancha region demonstrates how communities can successfully integrate wind farms into their landscape and economy when they maintain guiding roles in renewable energy project implementation.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

A 'Silver Tsunami' Is Coming for Small Businesses - and Millions of Jobs, Say Experts

Nearly half of U.S. small-business owners are 55 or older with only 54% having succession plans, threatening 2.3 million businesses and millions of jobs as Baby Boomers retire.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
20 years ago

An upscale enclave close to landings and sea

Ladera Heights is an affluent, predominantly African American community near LAX and Marina del Rey known for large homes, ocean views, and the nickname 'black Beverly Hills.'
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Tenderloin Buzz: From theater on Market St. to bluegrass in Boeddeker Park

District 5 Supervisor Bilal Mahmood proposes a Theater Arts District on Market Street to activate the area with public art, performances, and pop-ups around five historic venues, while GLIDE opens a specialized barbershop combining hair care with mental health and substance abuse support services.
Renovation
fromPortland Monthly
1 week ago

Property Watch: The Spanish Revival House That Launched Laurelhurst

A 1911 Spanish Mission-style house in Portland's Laurelhurst neighborhood was saved from demolition through community fundraising and extensively renovated while preserving its architectural character.
New York City
fromGothamist
1 week ago

These 10 NYC parks in underserved areas will get $50M in upgrades, Mamdani says

Mayor Mamdani announces $50 million funding to reconstruct 10 underserved parks across New York City's five boroughs, benefiting over 100,000 residents.
fromLos Angeles Times
30 years ago

The Best of Both Worlds : Housing: Ornate landmark hotel in Pasadena is a rare example of low-income residents living in the same building with affluent condo owners.

I think it's probably the only one of its kind you'll ever see. Subsidized housing is usually in low-income areas. It would be like bringing Compton and Beverly Hills together in one block.
Los Angeles
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Green glow-up: 10 NYC parks are getting a makeover thanks to new community investment initiative

NYC allocated $50 million to upgrade 10 parks across all five boroughs with new play equipment, recreation amenities, and landscaping to benefit over 116,500 residents.
#nonprofit-funding
Renovation
fromLos Angeles Times
12 years ago

Architecture adds an upgrade to affordable housing in Santa Monica

Community Corp. of Santa Monica develops affordable housing that respects neighborhood character while incorporating sustainable design and community amenities like the Boys' & Girls' Club.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
38 years ago

First Hollywood Redevelopment Apartments Open

Lanewood Pines, a new 79-unit apartment complex in Hollywood, opens with 13 units reserved for moderate-income residents at below-market rental rates through Community Redevelopment Agency bond financing.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

San Jose Jazz receives $600K gift from ASML for education programs

ASML awarded San Jose Jazz a $600,000 three-year grant to expand youth music education programs from 3,500 to 5,000 students annually.
London startup
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Jamal Edwards trust to open creative careers hub

A creative employment hub honoring music entrepreneur Jamal Edwards opens in west London to support disadvantaged young adults aged 18-31 in securing long-term creative industry jobs.
Music
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

In the Mexican state of Oaxaca, a music school keeps children away from violence

The Santa Cecilia School of Musical Initiation transformed a garbage-filled community in Oaxaca into a cultural hub offering music education and university opportunities through sustained community effort.
fromTelecompetitor
2 weeks ago

California greenlights $3.29M in CASF Broadband Adoption Account grants

The California Public Utilities Commission has approved $3.29 million in grants from the California Advanced Services Fund (CASF) Broadband Adoption Account that will support 18 digital literacy training projects and three broadband projects across the state. The 21 projects will provide services to about 16,145 Californians.
California
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Capital One joins BPC housing affordability council

Capital One joins BPC's Executive Council for Housing Affordability to advance bipartisan solutions for housing supply, affordability, and access while supporting pathways for financial resilience.
fromLos Angeles Times
27 years ago

Sherman Oaks Galleria Renovation

Douglas, Emmett & Co. realized that the best development is one that is embraced by the community and is approved quickly (time is money). Many developers come to a community and believe they can mislead the community or get approval without community support.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
32 years ago

Homeowners Accept $1.3-Million Deal : Housing: Residents of Stevenson Ranch's Marblehead area say that they need money to fix their houses and build a swimming pool they were promised.

Basically, we are hoping to get these people the community that they thought they were buying into. In addition to mending roofs, electrical wiring and plumbing fixtures, the settlement will also pay for paving an incomplete street and building a swimming pool that was promised to the 56 residents of the Marblehead development.
LA real estate
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Americans Demand Congress Fund Active Transportation In Next Infrastructure Bill - And Not Just The Bike/Walk Advocates - Streetsblog USA

Investment in active transportation infrastructure - such as sidewalks, bike lanes and trail networks - increases mobility choices; improves safety; creates strong, connected communities; provides economic opportunities and job creation; and saves money from health benefits and low-cost travel.
Alternative transportation
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
39 years ago

Death Takes Home Builder G. M. Holstein

George M. Holstein III, a pioneering Southern California home builder who developed thousands of dwellings and created landmark communities, died at age 64 from cancer.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Ancient stepwells brought back to life as India begins to run out of water

A 17th-century stepwell in Hyderabad was restored after 18 months of clearing 3,000 tonnes of rubbish, providing clean drinking water to the community for the first time in four decades.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago

Good Morning, News: Trump's SOTU Flop, a NYC Snowball Fight Riles Cops, and Portland Will Pay You to Rent Out Part of Your Home

Portland launches a Home Share pilot program allowing homeowners to rent spare rooms to affordable housing seekers while receiving up to $1,000 monthly from the city.
#housing-crisis
Real estate
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Oak Garden Apartments, 400 Garden Lane on Raising Housing Standards

Oak Garden Apartments redeveloped and managed 400 Garden Lane with steady investment and consistent stewardship to provide family-focused, quality rental housing and preserved outdoor spaces.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
3 weeks ago

Shimano Announces 19 New Trail Building Projects Around the World in 2026

Shimano Trail Born will fund 19 new trail projects in 2026, expanding international trail networks and supporting sustainable community-centered mountain biking infrastructure.
fromBrownstoner
1 month ago

Federal Funds for Housing, Community, Health Projects

Brooklyn native Schumer said he was proud to bring substantial federal funding to the borough's communities and vowed to keep fighting to help organizations continue their work across the borough. "From increasing affordable housing options and food pantry services, to workforce development training, these local Brooklyn organizations are making a huge impact on our communities," the Senate minority leader said.
US politics
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Bike Plant reopens as worker cooperative, will maintain social mission commitment

Bike Plant converted to a worker-owned cooperative, granting equal ownership and votes to full-time mechanics and preserving its mutual-aid repair fund.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 month ago

How Bitcoin Is Quietly Transforming Forgotten Villages-Stories From The Bitcoin Beach Summit That Will Restore Your Hope

Concentrate Bitcoin adoption efforts in a single community to build mass, sustainable circular economies through focused brick-and-mortar integration and network effects.
East Bay real estate
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

La Placita development will be a game-changer for East San Jose

La Placita will transform a vacant East San Jose site into a $30M cultural hub supporting arts, small business, wellness, affordable housing, and community-centered development.
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

Magical Kenya Mountain and Trails Series Kicks Off Second Year

the 2026 Magical Kenya Mountain and Trails Series put on a show on January 17 with the fifth edition of the Barng'etuny Mountain Run in the Tinderet region of Nandi County, Kenya. The 21-kilometer senior race was just one part of a weekend of festivities that included the Taptengelei Cultural Festival, which offered a variety of opportunities for participants to engage with locals and learn about the culture. More than 2,000 participants were expected across various categories at the event.
Running
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why inclusion is the new standard for economic growth

In places where inclusion is part of the infrastructure of their economy-supply chains, procurement processes, capital access, or business ownership-people thrive. Inclusive economies create more resilience by expanding the base of potential business owners who can build, own, innovate, and hire. They allow more opportunities for homeownership and investing in the longevity of communities. As our economy becomes increasingly stratified and volatile, we need as much resiliency as we can get.
Social justice
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Kristin Brown Stuart FL: A Visionary Force in Community Growth and Purpose-Driven Leadership - Social Media Explorer

In the heart of Florida's Treasure Coast, Kristin Brown Stuart FL stands as a model of what it means to combine entrepreneurial vision with a deep sense of social responsibility. Her professional journey, spanning business ownership, philanthropy, and performance leadership, reflects a rare synthesis of innovation and integrity. While many entrepreneurs pursue growth through scale alone, Kristin Brown Stuart FL has long emphasized purpose as the driving force behind every venture.
Fundraising
Fundraising
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The new 'Be The People' campaign wants to turn hundreds of millions of Americans into problem-solvers

Be The People mobilizes Americans to address local problems through a decade-long, well-funded movement connecting individuals, nonprofits, businesses, and funders to drive civic action.
Remodel
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Ciales Kindergarten / Toro Arquitectos

A former funeral home in Ciales, Puerto Rico is converted into a community-centered kindergarten serving 48 children and relocating client offices.
US politics
fromFairbanks Daily News-Miner
2 months ago

Remote work isn't the problem

Fairbanks must prioritize housing, utilities, childcare, education, healthcare, culture, recreation, and overall stability to attract and retain professionals rather than simply discouraging remote work.
#east-san-jose
fromKqed
2 months ago

Fresno Looks To Shed Poverty Label | KQED

Fresno has long struggled with deep-rooted poverty. In 2005, a report by the nonprofit think-tank Brookings Institution broke this out in the open, revealing that Fresno had the highest concentration of poverty of any U.S. city. The study showed that a significant number of Fresno's census tracts had at least 40 percent of residents living at or below the poverty line.
California
Music
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Wyclef Jean reveals his creative super power-and how you can tap into it too

Wyclef Jean champions planting long-term capacity—leaving seeds of creative and practical skills—paired with curiosity and varied musical practice to create lasting change.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Paz-Cedillos: The legacy that patient capital makes possible - San Jose Spotlight

La Placita in East San Jose's Mayfair neighborhood was one of those projects. When we acquired the long-neglected, 28,000-square-foot building three years ago, it stood as a symbol of disinvestment along the Alum Rock corridor. What we saw instead was possibility - a future cultural anchor that could hold space for arts and culture, a community health clinic and opportunities for local businesses to grow and thrive.
East Bay real estate
#housing
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

Op-Ed | Supporting Coney Island's local businesses - all year round * Brooklyn Paper

Major public investments secured for Coney Island—parks, schools, nonprofits, housing, infrastructure, and a one-billion-dollar Riegelmann Boardwalk rehabilitation focused on residents and working-class needs.
California
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

Oakland's Black Arts Movement and Business District wins coveted state designation

Oakland's Black Arts Movement and Business District received a four-year state cultural district designation and $10,000 plus technical, marketing, and development support.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Los Gatos leaders reflect on 2025 and look ahead to 2026

the Chamber elevated Taste of Los Gatos into a premier regional food and wine street festival with family-friendly features. In 2026, our focus is to strengthen the local economy and harness the energy of Super Bowl and FIFA visitors. We want to engage residents and introduce new audiences to the range of experiences that make Los Gatos a distinctive destination.
California
#philanthropy
Music
fromPadailypost
3 months ago

Susan Sheldrick Kemp

Susan 'Sue' Kemp dedicated her life to arts, education, and community, serving in development roles and enriching cultural life through music and philanthropy.
fromLos Alamos Reporter
3 months ago

Find Out About 'The Local Love Initiative' And How To Enter The 'Snap, Tag And Share Contest

Editor's note: People are asking questions about the new Local Love Los Alamos & White Rock Initiatiive by Places and Spaces Los Alamos. Photos and publicity connecting local businesses to the community, commuters and vsitors are appearing online, drawing attention to local commerce opportunities. With the holiday shopping season in full swing, readers are excited to learn about opportunities to make purchases locally that they hadn't even realized were an option.
Marketing
Education
fromFast Company
3 months ago

How an unemployed teacher is changing public education

Green Bronx Machine uses urban agriculture, project-based learning, and community engagement to improve educational, health, and economic outcomes for Bronx children and communities.
Non-profit organizations
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Inclusive capital helps entire communities

Political restrictions on diversity, equity, and inclusion hinder business decision-making and markets, while inclusive investment strategies expand access, leverage capital, and build shared community prosperity.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
3 months ago

Sede Ser Headquarters / Atelier 77

Architectural expansion transforms a historic mansion into a community-centered headquarters fostering education, culture, work, health, and opportunities for vulnerable youth in Rio de Janeiro.
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
3 months ago

Nuoc Ui School / VTN Architects

Nuoc Ui School provides a locally adapted, sustainable learning environment for an ethnic minority community in remote, storm-prone, mountainous Tra Mai, Quang Nam province, Vietnam.
Digital life
fromTelecompetitor
4 months ago

Newark Partnership to Provide Free Internet to Residents for a Decade Plus: Interview

A Newark partnership will provide up to 15 years of free internet to residents of a new apartment building, addressing local digital divide and affordability.
Bayern Munich
fromFC Bayern
4 months ago

Dayot Upamecano visits Playse France Elite Academie team at FC Bayern Campus

Playse France Elite Académie provides multi-site and online football training to develop participants' athletic skills and social growth, supported by FC Bayern and Upamecano.
Real estate
fromPortland Monthly
4 months ago

Property Watch: A Chic Net-Zero Home in an Eco Community

An 11-unit, zero-energy-ready condo development in Cully combines affordable, high-performance homes with shared green spaces, Scandi-inspired design, and community-oriented ownership.
East Bay real estate
fromThe Oaklandside
4 months ago

Caltrans issues I-980 survey results ahead of Saturday 'block party'

Vision 980 proposes removing or radically altering the I-980 trench to replace it with housing, parks, and community-led designs reconnecting West Oakland after historic displacement.
Public health
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

Los Vazquez, an Argentine club created by local residents to get kids off the streets'

Community-built social, cultural, and sports club in Los Vazquez engages youth, provides a soccer field, and helps reduce street hanging and drug use.
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
5 months ago

New Anacostia Market Is a Dream Come True for Community - Washingtonian

Bradshaw is the founder and executive director of Dreaming Out Loud, a food justice nonprofit he began in 2008 to increase food equity east of the Anacostia River. The organization serves as a food access hub for local farmers, an incubator for food entrepreneurs, and a source of fresh and cooked food for the community through their farms and farmer's markets.
Food & drink
Fundraising
fromNewsday
5 months ago

Investing in our cultural institutions builds business

Cultural institutions strengthen neighborhoods, support education and mental health, and are essential to long-term economic and business success.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

East San Jose project lands historic grant from the Knight Foundation

Knight Foundation grants over $6 million to La Placita to transform a vacant East San Jose property into a cultural, healthcare, food-security, and small-business hub.
Social justice
fromNews 12 - Default
5 months ago

Newly renovated Jackie Robinson Park Playground brings hoops and hope to the Bed-Study community

A $2.1 million Social Justice Fund and NYC Parks renovation transformed Jackie Robinson Playground's basketball court to support community recreation, youth development, and violence prevention.
Real estate
fromCity Limits
5 months ago

Dozens of Potential 'Brownfields' Dot the Banks of the Bronx River. How Should They Be Redeveloped?

Transform vacant and underutilized Bronx River waterfront lots into community assets through affordable housing, arts, improved streetscapes, green jobs, and climate resiliency.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 months ago

Airbnb donating $1 million to help New Yorkers repair homes | amNewYork

Airbnb donated $1 million through its Community Fund to Neighborhood Housing Services of NYC to fund home repair grants for low- and moderate-income New Yorkers.
Business
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
6 months ago

The Sanctuary Garden Dispensary Brings Legacy, Equity, and Healing to NYC's Cannabis Market | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The Sanctuary Garden, a CAURD-founded adult-use dispensary on the Upper West Side, opened September 11, 2025 to provide education, access, healing, and community reinvestment.
fromBusiness Matters
6 months ago

Jimmie Rae Gordon: Building Stronger Communities in New Mexico

"I've always believed that everyone deserves a chance to grow," Gordon says. "Sometimes all a person needs is a little guidance and the right opportunity."
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.archdaily.com
6 months ago

Libraries as Urban Acupuncture: Small Interventions, Big Impact in Asia

In traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture works through strategically placed needles that trigger healing throughout the entire body. Urban planner Jaime Lerner's concept around targeted architectural interventions find success in China as well as neighboring countries in Asia, where localities are revitalized through simple interventions. Libraries, specifically, are bringing in social, cultural, and economic transformation to the continent. Necessity drives innovation. Rapid urbanization, limited public funding, and diverse geographic and cultural contexts have forced architects and communities to think beyond traditional library models.
Remodel
Fundraising
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
6 months ago

Harlem YMCA Hosts 25th Annual Charity Golf Classic at New York Country Club | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The Harlem YMCA Charity Golf Classic returns for its 25th anniversary on September 3, 2025 to raise funds supporting youth, families, and wellness programs.
Social justice
fromBitcoin Magazine
6 months ago

An Excerpt From Bitcoin Circular Economies: The Beginning

Community-led determination transformed El Zonte from gang violence and poverty into a hub of technological innovation and human development.
fromBrooklyn Paper
6 months ago

'The Heartbeat of Gowanus': New Groundswell mural honors neighborhood's past, present and future * Brooklyn Paper

Over the 21 years that the prior mural was here and then to today, this neighborhood has gone through so many transformations and transitions and obviously we're at another moment of transformation for Gowanus,
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
6 months ago

Apartment buildings rise on Bushwick church parking lot and former townhouse site * Brooklyn Paper

The eight-story building at 972 Bushwick Ave, formerly a parking lot, has topped out and windows have been installed. The scaffolding is down and the facade is in full view.
Brooklyn
US politics
fromBoston.com
6 months ago

The founders of this new development say you must be white to live there

An exclusive community in Arkansas tests housing laws by restricting membership to white residents.
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