From Vacant Lots to Vibrant Buildings: How Real Estate Developers are Using Predevelopment Assistance to Revitalize Communities
Predevelopment assistance provides local real estate entrepreneurs with a pathway to community investment and growth.
Block by Block
Block by Block is a solutions journalism series that is supported by IFF, CEDAM and Invest Detroit, and is focused on community development leaders and initiatives in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana.
Invest Detroit, ProsperUs help new businesses carry on Fashion Avenue’s legacy, small biz ecosystem of Livernois McNichols corridor
CDFIs like ProsperUs and Invest Detroit have a passionate commitment to uplifting neighborhoods in the city. Their latest investments have helped two new stores carry on the legacy of the Livernois McNichols corridor’s small business ecosystem.
Community Leaders Transforming Rural Development: An Insider Look at CEDAM’s Rural Boot Camp
CEDAM's second Rural Real Estate Boot Camp highlights the importance of collaboration among developers, municipal leaders, and state agencies for successful housing development.
Investing in America Child Care Partnership: Building a Stronger Future for Families and Employers
The Investing in America Child Care Partnership is addressing the national child care supply crisis by fostering collaboration among public and private funders, government agencies, employers, and child care providers.
Credit unions provide ownership and financial empowerment to members, communities they serve
With fair financing, non-predatory loans, and strong community ties, credit unions create empowerment and ownership for their members.
Preserving Homes, Changing Lives
IFF, a Community Development Financial Institution, empowers underserved communities through flexible, nontraditional lending. By supporting organizations like Family Promise and Detroit Phoenix Center, IFF is helping prevent displacement, expand services, and break down barriers. Their unique, mission-driven approach enables organizations to support more people and create lasting, positive community impact.
OppFund looks back on impact with 40th anniversary; new leadership looks to continue legacy
For more than 35 years, Christi Coady Narayanan led the transformative work of the Opportunity Resource Fund (OppFund), as the President and CEO of the nonprofit community development financial institution. She retired last month, passing the torch to the new President and CEO Byna Elliott, to continue the organization’s unwavering commitment and innovation in empowering individuals, businesses, and communities all over the state.
Regional Housing Partnerships do the critical work locally to move needle on Statewide Housing Plan
Michigan’s first-ever Statewide Housing Plan was released in June 2022, almost three years ago. A little over the halfway point of the comprehensive five-year plan, stakeholders and collaborative partners look at just how critical regional housing partnerships are in their own communities — moving the needle forward across the entire state.
Detroit CDFI coalition amplifies positive outcomes in communities across the city
CDFIs or community development financial institutions care deeply about the neighborhoods in which they live, work, and serve. Within the Detroit CDFI Coalition, these nonprofit financial institutions often collaborate together to provide an even more amplified catalyst of growth, prosperity and revitalization throughout unique communities across Detroit.
Partner Partner Content Growing fruitful neighborhoods: IFF’s commitment to Eastside Detroit
For the past 10 years, IFF has been investing and committed to providing community financial support across Michigan, including Eastside Detroit neighborhoods. Some of their latest projects fill the gap by providing high-quality accessible, affordable childcare at Detroit Prep, and McClellan Early Childhood Center.
