News in “Community Development”
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February 10, 2011 - Publication
Completed Foreclosure Auctions Increase in Cook County
A new report by the MacArthur-supported Woodstock Institute finds that foreclosures continue to rise from the fourth quarter of 2010 to the first quarter of 2011. Read More
February 7, 2011 - Press release
9 Groups Receive Grants for How Housing Matters to Families & Communities Program
Boston College (2010)
Brown University (2010)
Harvard University (2010)
Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City/Department of Housing Preservation and Development (2010)
New York University (2010)
RAND- Social Networks (2010)
University of Chicago (2010 ... Read More
February 7, 2011 - Press release
MacArthur Awards $5.6 Million to Support Research on How Housing Matters to Children, Families, and Communities
Recipients will mine and connect existing data sets, such as the U.S. Census and school statistics, in new ways to reveal insights into the effectiveness of housing policies and related public programs. Read More
February 1, 2011 - Publication
Ownership of Vacant Homes in Foreclosure Process Often Unclear, Poorly Maintained
New research from the Woodstock Institute finds that the ownership of vacant homes in the foreclosure process is often unclear, and they are likely to be poorly maintained. Read More
January 13, 2011 - From the field
Foreclosures May Cost Chicago $36 Million
The city's more than 18,000 abandoned foreclosures and unregistered vacant homes may be costing Chicago as much as $36 million, according to a new report by the Woodstock Institute, a MacArthur grantee. Read More
December 14, 2010 - Press release
Innovative Public-Private Partnership Introduces $100 Million Program to Preserve Affordable Rental Homes
An innovative partnership to finance the preservation of federally-subsidized rental housing in underserved markets brings together major financial institutions, philanthropy, and the federal government. Read More
December 3, 2010 - Publication
Reducing Violence on Chicago's Streets
To help reduce shootings and homicides, Chicago police will hold accountable entire gangs even if only a single member is suspected of a violent offense. Read More
November 23, 2010 - From the field
Urban Revitalization Initiative Targets Regions with Barriers to Opportunity
MacArthur grantee Living Cities, a nationwide collaboration of 22 major foundations and banks dedicated to urban revitalization, launched a new effort to help five regions tackle barriers to opportunity for low-income residents. Read More
November 23, 2010 - From the field
Opportunity Chicago Helps 5000 CHA Residents Find Jobs
Opportunity Chicago, a MacArthur-supported workforce development initiative for Chicago public housing residents, has helped more than 5,000 people find employment, according to a new report. Read More
November 17, 2010 - Speech
Foundation President Robert Gallucci Addresses the City Club of Chicago
MacArthur President Robert Gallucci shares his insights into philanthropy while discussing his background and his goals for the Foundation. Read More
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October 26, 2010 - From the field
President Signs Bill Creating New Consumer Financial Protection Agency
MacArthur grantee the Center for Responsible Lending played a lead role in the formation of the Bureau, which will put in place comprehensive mortgage protections and help borrowers facing foreclosure. Read More
October 19, 2010 - From the field
Wachovia Wells Fargo NEXT Awards for Opportunity Finance Awards Two Outstanding CDFIs $8.25 Million
Boston Community Capital and Enterprise Cascadia were each recognized as two of the nation's top-performing community development financial insitutions. Read More
October 7, 2010 - Publication
Chicago's Public Housing Transformation
According to a new report by researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Chicago's controversial efforts to overhaul its public housing have showed gradual improvement Read More
September 30, 2010 - From the field
First Look Program to Help Stabilize Struggling Communities
The nation’s top mortgage lenders agreed to offer selected state and local governments and nonprofit organizations right of first refusal to purchase foreclosed homes. Read More
September 13, 2010 - Speech
Statement of MacArthur President Robert Gallucci on Mayor Daley’s Decision Not to Seek Re-Election
MacArthur's President applauds the former mayor's service and commitment to Chicago while recognizing his collaboration with the Foundation on issues like community development and public housing. Read More
