Spotlight
Half of Housing Choice Voucher Recipients in Suburbs
Brookings report finds move to suburbs does not translate to great job access for HCV recipients.
Blog: Daring to Look at the Whole Neighborhood
It can be challenging to examine and wrestle with issues in the neighborhood for which the organization doesn't currently have a program or resources to address.
Designing a Place-Based Plan for Stabilization
This section of the website describes eight steps that will lead to a plan for stabilizing a targeted neighborhood impacted by foreclosure.
Beyond Stabilization
Content created to help you think about whether and how your organization could engage in broader revitalization planning work.
Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Strategies
All about NSP, with case studies, custom resources for nonprofits, and links.
REO Strategies
Everything about Real Estate Owned (REO) and other vacant property: finding it, acquiring it, rehabbing it, moving it to positive use.
Stable Communities
Welcome to StableCommunities.org, where you will find information and strategies to stabilize and revitalize your community in the wake of the foreclosure crisis.
What's New
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"Urban Farming" Gains Momentum
Community organizers, farmers and local residents are coming ... -
Online Training Teaches Map Making
This online introductory training course will help any user learn ...
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NSP2 50% Expenditure Deadline Procedures
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Apply NOW for Free Technical Assistance from PPS & Livability
Has your community set goals for achieving improved livability, ...
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PD&R’s Best Practices Series Highlights Revitalization of Old North St Louis, Missouri
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The Effects of Foreclosure on Children and Schools
In order to learn more about the effects of the foreclosure crisis ...
About This Site
Designing a Place-Based Plan for StabilizationLearn about a logical series of steps in designing a place-based plan for stabilization, including strategic partnerships, market analysis, eight categories of stabilization strategies, and more.
Beyond Stabilization: Strategies for Sustainable CommunitiesAll communities impacted by foreclosures also have a unique opportunity, in the midst of crisis, to rethink what they want to become over the long term and establish new directions. Learn about comprehensive planning here.
Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) StrategiesThe NSP program is the centerpiece of funding for many stabilization responses. Learn about NSP and how others are using it effectively here.
PolicyStabilization responses must include strategies to reshape policy at the local, state and national level to effect real change. Learn about these approaches here.
TrainingMany new and exciting training opportunities are available to help practitioners and policymakers craft and deliver effective stabilization strategies. Learn about classroom and online training here.
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