Infrastructure
Raising the Roof: Solutions for Rural Homelessness
Rural LISC
Apr. 19th, 2023, 1PM
Everyone deserves a place to call home, yet homelessness is on the rise in many communities across America. In this webinar, experts from the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness share approaches for addressing rural homelessness, and a practitioner shares their work to prevent and end homelessness in rural West Virginia.
Mapping a New Terrain: Executive Summary
Executive Summary document for Mapping a New Terrain: A Call to Action. Get quick takeaways and recommendations for action on equitable outdoor recreation development.
Mapping a New Terrain: Call to Action
As new rural outdoor recreation economies take root, we can meet this moment by improving how we do outdoor recreation development to better support rural families, businesses, and workers, create more sustainable and equitable economic systems, and improve local health and wellbeing.
Pathways to Improved Housing Quality in Rural Places
ChangeLab Solutions
Improving housing quality in rural areas where aging homes are common can benefit those communities’ health and economy. Learn how strategies supported by public and private funding, like proactive rental inspections and rehabilitation programs, can address rural challenges.
A Recipe for a Rural Policy Renaissance
Brookings Institution
In a podcast episode, Brookings Senior Fellow Tony Pipa shares lessons from rural residents about how to effectively support rural communities across America.
Webinar: Successful Strategies for Small Business Support in Rural Communities
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC)
Mar. 13th, 2023, 2PM
Rural entrepreneurs face significant roadblocks to needed resources, preventing more businesses from forming in rural areas. In an IEDC webinar, experts share strategies and tools that would support rural small businesses.
How Poor Water Access Dilutes Quality of Life in Rural Areas
ChangeLab Solutions
Rural communities struggle with water access due to an array of factors such as poor infrastructure and high costs. To ensure equitable access and improve health outcomes, explore solutions ranging from better legislation and targeted funding to community engagement in water board elections.
A Conversation with NEF about Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Preservation, and Workforce Housing
Rural LISC
In a webinar organized by Rural LISC, experts from the National Equity Fund provide an update on tax credit pricing and what makes a rural tax credit project attractive to investors.
Developing a Resilient Downtown in Globe, Arizona
Brookings Institution
In a podcast episode, Brookings Senior Fellow Tony Pipa speaks with residents who have moved back to the boom-and-bust copper mining town of Globe, Arizona, to revitalize its historic district.
Transforming Coal Country in Shamokin, Pennsylvania
Brookings Institution
In a podcast episode, Brookings Senior Fellow Tony Pipa visits a former coal town on its way to becoming an outdoor recreation destination after decades of decline. He learns how mine remediation projects are helping spur community renewal from the local leaders who are helping inspire change.
What is the Community Prosperity Approach?
An equitable community prosperity approach seeks to improve health and economic outcomes for rural communities, not simply to preserve their current status.
Through Natural Disaster to Prosperity — Executive Summary
Executive Summary document for Through Natural Disaster to Prosperity: A Call to Action. Get quick takeaways and recommendations for action.