Cities tend to have low rates of homeownership. This is particularly the case for ones that are comprised of disproportionately high percentages of low-income residents.  Evidence shows that homeownership builds wealth and increases residents’ attachments to their neighborhood and city.  As a result, boosting the number of homeowners benefits the entire community, not just the […]

Address chronic homelessness with the purchase of motels to be turned into permanent supportive housing

List and register abandoned and vacant properties and require owners to pay a registration fee to motivate owners to properly maintain, or restore and reuse the properties

Establish a volunteer committee to support the arts in your city and seek grant opportunities

Promote and foster cultural expression in your city and connect people through public art