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A gathering place for stories about the connection between health and place. Produced by the Build Healthy Places Network at www.BuildHealthyPlaces.org

Community-Owned Land Trusts Catch Hospitals’ Eye

Community-Owned Land Trusts Catch Hospitals’ Eye

The dual benefits of community ownership mean better health for residents and patients.
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Dec 7, 2021
Anti-Racism Sparks Movement for Trauma-Informed Design

Anti-Racism Sparks Movement for Trauma-Informed Design

Efforts to address trauma are finally being democratized
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Oct 19, 2021
How to Prevent Gentrification’s Displacement

How to Prevent Gentrification’s Displacement

Community benefits agreements, community ownership, and resident voice can help neighborhoods thrive from local investment.
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Aug 25, 2021
Rural Health Professionals Think Outside the Hospital

Rural Health Professionals Think Outside the Hospital

Could rural hospitals build on existing social services work by investing their assets to advance their communities’ health? Examples from…
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Jun 14, 2021
Black-led CDFIs are poised to revitalize communities of color

Black-led CDFIs are poised to revitalize communities of color

Black-led CDFIs are uniquely attuned to Black communities yet have six times less capital than White-led CDFIs.
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Mar 10, 2021
Healthcare Systems Back Grocery Stores in Food Deserts

Healthcare Systems Back Grocery Stores in Food Deserts

Access to healthy food can support not only personal health but neighborhood health
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Nov 17, 2020
In Chicago, a Regional Funding Pool is Helping the Chronically Homeless Get Off the Street and…

In Chicago, a Regional Funding Pool is Helping the Chronically Homeless Get Off the Street and…

A successful demonstration program lays the foundation for a $13 million funding pool for supportive housing.
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Sep 29, 2020
Defining the ‘New Normal’ and Creating an Equitable Recovery after COVID-19

Defining the ‘New Normal’ and Creating an Equitable Recovery after COVID-19

How leaders in community development and health see the future after coronavirus.
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Jul 14, 2020
Combating Social Isolation Requires a True System of Care

Combating Social Isolation Requires a True System of Care

Community development, health systems, policymakers, and others can come together to help ensure that loneliness and isolation among…
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Apr 12, 2020
Opportunity Zones: An Imperfect Policy with Potential

Opportunity Zones: An Imperfect Policy with Potential

by Barbara Ray
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Dec 13, 2019
Three Approaches to Preventing Climate Displacement

Three Approaches to Preventing Climate Displacement

by Liz Duffrin
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Oct 21, 2019
To Build the Future, Housing Authorities, Schools Join Forces

To Build the Future, Housing Authorities, Schools Join Forces

by Liz Duffrin
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Sep 9, 2019
Unstable, Unsafe Housing Harms Children’s Brain Development

Unstable, Unsafe Housing Harms Children’s Brain Development

Research is documenting the harmful effects on children when families must keep moving to find a safe, affordable home.
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Apr 17, 2018
Rebuilding Healthy Communities in Rural America

Rebuilding Healthy Communities in Rural America

Small towns face unique hurdles in economic development
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Sep 8, 2017
Building on Tradition, Catholic Hospitals Invest in Community to Improve Health

Building on Tradition, Catholic Hospitals Invest in Community to Improve Health

By Liz Duffrin
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Jul 20, 2017
A Ride to Better Health

A Ride to Better Health

Equitable transit-oriented development projects can help cities like Denver improve the health of their community.
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May 25, 2017
New Housing Options for an Aging America

New Housing Options for an Aging America

As America ages, housing and community development allies work together to develop new choices for seniors.
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Apr 11, 2017
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