DAVIDSON: There were lots of people coming to East Lake and saying, "Wow, this is terrific." Catalina has worked as a consultant for Charles R. Drew Charter School as a project manager focused on implementing state and federal grants on the sustainability and dissemination of the work at Drew. In the early 1960s, a new highway, University Parkway, essentially bisected the neighborhood, disrupting healthy neighborhood growth. Catalinaleads the instructional team at Purpose Built Communities working toward a comprehensive cradle-to-college education strategy for each Purpose Built Communities Network Member. In 2013-2014 Michelle was host of Growth Matters, a weekly radio show where she dialogued with executives and entrepreneurs about their insights into growing an organization in todays competitive environment. Remind yourself how much you matter, and take action to strengthen and sustain your community. I remember the residents for a long time kept saying they wanted all-brick buildings. As a leader, provide people with vision and line of sight so they are crystal clear about the broader purpose of the organization and how their work fits into the whole. In addition to supporting high quality schools, he is energized by the potential to improve conditions in neighborhoods so that all children can reach their full potential. Senator Mary Landrieu of Louisiana and then served as a policy fellow with the Georgia Governors Office of Student Achievement shortly after graduation. Build your community by keeping your purpose in mind and reminding yourself of how your contribution matters. As a teacher, he led his students to achieve significant academic progress. How did that come about? Cleveland / CLE Purpose Built Communities, Kansas City / Urban Neighborhood Initiative, Charlotte / Renaissance West Community Initiative, Spartanburg / Northside Development Group. People were worried about guns and gun violence. In the end, only about a quarter of the residents returned, and that's led to criticism that East Lake's improvements stem from a strategy of cherry-picking residents. The East Lake Meadows housing project opened in the 1970s and soon became synonymous with crime, poverty and poor education a place, Naughton says, where the crime rate was nearly 20 times the national average, median household income was about $4,500 and the unemployment rate was staggering. Hack was attracted by the safety and affordability. Prior to joining AHA, Ms. Naughton was engaged in the private practice of law with Sutherland, Asbill and Brennans real estate group, where she primarily represented real estate developers, lenders and asset managers. Lift Orlando works with residents to strengthen the neighborhoods surrounding Camping World Stadium by investing in mixed-income housing, cradle to career education, health and wellness outcomes and economic viability. Forest Forward works with the community to combat the causes and effects of systemic inequities through neighborhood revitalization that centers efforts to accelerate the advancement and achievements of Black and marginalized people. When funding for the orphanage dried up, the Masons closed the orphanage and then sold the land in 2005. Through a holistic approach that focuses on investments in education, housing, and wellness, GPF is dedicated to revitalizing the Grove Park neighborhood and improving the quality of life of our community. Education, housing and a "community quarterback" organization are key to Purpose Built Communities' model for area transformation. Eyeing reform, Thomas Cousins, a developer and philanthropist, and his wife, Ann, created the nonprofit East Lake Foundation to overhaul the area. She is a recognized expert when it comes to developing strategies to improve business processes, maximize human capital and increase revenues. Prior to joining FrameWorks, April was the manager of communications at Chicago Foundation for Women and a frequent on-air contributor to Vocalo, a next-generation radio station part of Chicago Public Media. Purpose Built Communities is a non profit organization founded by Tom Cousins, Warren Buffett, and Julian Robertson to replicate Cousin's East Lake model of community redevelopment[1] within other cities and areas throughout the United States. She provides critical leadership to and project management of all aspects of Purpose Built and the networks racial equity and justice work, including the Truist Foundation Racial Equity Ambassadors program. Today the area is home to an emerging 200 acre master-planned, mixed-use development 4 miles southeast of downtown Fort Worth. This newsletter provides resources to help engage communities and partners, insights to lessons learned, and proven solutions from Network Members. Today, the Northside Development Group leads a diverse coalition of people investing time and resources for a safe and strong Northside community. Michelles guidance has enabled nonprofit organizations, such as Families First, the Task Force for Global Health, and Communities in Schools of Atlanta; educational institutions, such as Spelman College and Atlanta Public Schools; and numerous Fortune 500 companies, such as Delta Air Lines, Kimberly Clark and Georgia Pacific to implement strategic change and improve individual, team and organizational performance. Their goal? You can have impact as an individual, and as a leader. Bobbie worked for over 15 years at Koch Industries/Georgia-Pacific and brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role. The golf club has played a central role in a sparking redevelopment, and the neighborhood has avoided some of the typical pitfalls that come with such a transformation. East Lake resident Orlando Geiger says it doesn't feel it's a place for him. Rising from the flooded remains of the St. Bernard housing development, the Bayou District was created in the wake of Hurricane Katrina to provide a new mixed-income community complete with schools, recreation, and support services. In addition, the needs of each member and the needs of the whole organization are fully met. Transform one of the city's worst housing projects into a neighborhood where people actually want to live. This has included leading professional development programs in aspiring leaders and support for new teachers and principals. The comments from FBI Director Christopher Wray come after a new DOE report thrust the lab leak theory back into the spotlight. Or youre participating on a key project which will affect the user experience for your companys customers. Alex is a graduate of Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center where she received her Juris Doctor as wellRead More. For the past sixteen years we have had the privilege of coming alongside residents of Historic South Atlanta to create a flourishing community through mixed-income housing, economic development, neighborhood engagement, and training and consulting. The course used to be a neglected landscape of dry patches, where golfers might have to dodge the occasional stray bullet. This is a BETA experience. Mixed-income housing, health and wellness, education, and opportunity are part of the vision to renew communities and advance racial equity. She led the GSGATLs finance and information technology departments, working to ensure that the Council staff received the resources necessary to fulfill GSGATLs mission. in Urban Studies and Africana Studies and an MS.Ed., both from the University of Pennsylvania. Using the Purpose Built model, GPF is working with local partners, leaders and residents to create a healthy, equitable, sustainable and vibrant community. At the time, East Lake was known as "little Vietnam' by local police because of its high drug and crime rates. in Psychology and History from Emory University and an M.S. Renaissance West Community Initiative is a non-profit organization coordinating the education and services continuum of the former Boulevard Homes public housing site into a vibrant, village called Renaissance. While in law school she served as an educational law policy analyst and legal extern for former U.S. The most effective communities support members who take risks, try new things and go out on limbs to create and innovate. It is completely underwritten by three investors . With her varied background, Amy brings unique perspective and experience to her role at Purpose Built Communities. What makes it work? Gavin Newsom is facing criticism from community organizations after he declined for the second straight year to provide money in the state budget for a proposed fund . Focused Community Strategies (FCS) has been partnering with under-resourced Atlanta neighborhoods for forty years starting with Grant Park, and then Ormewood Park, Summerhill, and East Lake. These traits are the foundation of her ability to quickly grasp the internal and external dynamics of an organization or institution, and successfully facilitate strategic planning retreats and team-building sessions. A MEMBER OF PURPOSE BUILT COMMUNITIES FOUNDED IN ATLANTA IN 2009, Purpose Built Communities is a nationally renowned non-profit consulting firm that works side-by-side with community leaders, residents, and others to plan and implement holistic community revitalization efforts. We are craving community and cannot live our best lives without it. moment. In going from an unhealthy environment to a nurturing one, has Purpose Built Communities noticed that link? These kinds of things together have created healthier, thinner, fitter kids that was kind of our "aha!" Economy. At the Foundation, Mikki was responsible for creating and implementing strategies for supporting affordable housing development and economic growth opportunities. She then pursued a Masters from Kennesaw State University in Accountancy and obtained her CPA license in 2007. It's just a question of getting districts to agree to do it that way," he tells the group. She is an alumnus of Leadership Atlanta (Class of 2020), the Atlanta Regional Leadership Institute, and REALITY Impact Israel. Sure, youve stayed in touch with those with whom youre closest, but your more distant ties are diminishing, disappearing or declining. Build your community by seeking new learning and stretching your own skills. Carol Redmond Naughton is the Chief Executive Officer of Purpose Built Communities, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving racial equity, economic mobility and health outcomes in communities across the country. "It's still benefiting the people that were here prior to the gentrification.". Canopy South exists to connect, convene, and collaborate with a community of doers, with the goal of establishing strong roots of social, educational, and racial equity in South Omaha neighborhoods disconnected from equitable access to opportunity. I write about happiness, work-life fulfillment and the future of work. Newer townhouses are seen in the East Lake Meadows community of Atlanta in 1998, with older apartments and an elderly center visible in the background. The work is informed by three key strategies: Collective Impact, Place-Based and Asset Based Community Development. There, April worked alongside a multi-disciplinary team of social scientists to advance the organizations strategic outreach and engagement initiatives with partners across various advocacy fields, including housing, education, health, and human services. April Callen is the Director, Racial Equity Programs at Purpose Built Communities. For more than 13 years prior to joiningRead More. Gulfton/Sharpstown is the most diverse neighborhood in the most diverse city in the country. Innovation often comes from the edges previously untested, untried or unpopular ideas. Prior to joining Purpose Built Communities, she served as a manager at Coxe Curry & Associates. Youre missing your people, your network and your community. Michelle brings passion, experience and integrity to her work. Also give them a sense of business literacy so they understand context and know how they can be proactive and make an impact. The club does fund things like a youth mentorship program at a nine-hole public course in the community. The mills smokestack remains, along with the nearby railroad tracks, reminding the community of its industrial past. There is a place and a role for each person, and group members feel they can bring all of themselves to their work and their team. For years, Kendall-Whittier was on a steady decline and was a place where opportunity was elusive until an influx of new immigrants began to move in and stabilize the neighborhood. Resident Akua Taylor, a musician, moved here in 2013 but says she knows the area is very different from what it was like 20 years ago. Bolstered by a highly desirable location and a building sense of community, residents are optimistic and eager to partner with Northend RISE and a network of nonprofits, government agencies and other organizations who share a vision for a great place to live. As Plato said, The part cannot be well unless the whole is well. Communities take care of their members and vice versabecause they are invested in the collective success of the group. Today, a coalition of partners are working with the community to build equity, opportunity and healthy outcomes for families. Zenith Houston is the Senior Vice President of Strategic Partners, where she leads all fundraising, communications, and marketing efforts and design systems aimed at advancing Purpose Built Communities mission. April also led FrameWorks equity working group and external communications efforts. She serves as a liaison between the Board of Directors and senior management teams while also organizingRead More. In her role as Director of Development, Amy Clear plays a crucial role in advancing the organizationsvision for equitable community development. In her role as Director of Development, Amy Clear plays a crucial role in advancing the organizationsvision for equitable community development. Purpose Built Communities helps local leaders create greater racial equity, economic mobility, and improved health outcomes for families and children. Purpose - Built Communities Racial equity, health outcomes, and economic mobility are central to the Purpose Built Communities approach. To meet the demand, Naughton says, the East Lake Foundation created Purpose Built Communities in 2009. Namely, the presenters claim that the Gaza border wall was built for the express purpose of "controlling Gaza's resources and those entering and exiting Gaza." Nov. 11, 2021 3 AM PT. SACRAMENTO, Calif. A crew of state workers arrived early one hot summer day to clear dozens of people camped under a dusty overpass near California's Capitol. People appreciate being welcomed and valued. As a manager at Teach For America, he developed and led professional development efforts, on both a regional and national level, to increase classroom rigor and student achievement. Purpose Built Communities helps local leaders create greater racial equity, economic mobility, and improved health outcomes for families and children. She began as senior vice president of the nonprofit and was elevated to president in 2015, with a goal of replicating East Lake's best practices in other poor neighborhoods. Even everyday contributions matter to the community as a whole. The current, collective focus is to develop enough affordable housing stock to prevent displacement and allow families to remain in the neighborhood While working as a manager in the Teach For America Rio Grande Valley office, he created and championed an alternative goal-setting methodology that was adopted by the other Texas regions. They turned to the East Lake Foundation, where Carol at the time was the executive director. Evan Smith is a Vice President at Purpose Built Communities, a non-profit, pro bono consulting firm that believes everyone deserves the opportunity to live and raise their children in communities where they can achieve their full potential. Elly Yu/WABE Value and Impact of the Purpose Built Community of Practice: 2019-2021 INTRODUCTION Purpose Built Communities (Purpose Built) brings together Network Members (NMs) leaders and staff from organizations representing dozens of efforts to improve neighborhoods across the country in a networked Community of Practice (CoP) structure. For seven years leading up to the creation of Purpose Built Communities, she served as the Executive Director of the East Lake Foundation, the innovative nonprofit organization that serves as the community quarterback organization for the East Lake neighborhood. She is also a board member for the Quality Care for Children. Purpose Built Communities is a nonprofit organization that works with local leaders across the country to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty by producing better health outcomes, racial equity, and economic mobility. The former St. Bernard public housing development in New Orleans was transformed after Hurricane Katrina, using the East Lake Foundation model. Strong communities are always evolving. Prior to his tenure with AHA, he was a Senior Planning and Development Officer for the City of Atlanta/Fulton County. You're a great parent, aunt or uncle, and you're having a meaningful . Along the way, weve answered some big questions, such as: The Mill District is a defined project area that encompasses four older and historic neighborhoods: City Village, North Highland, Bibb Village, and Anderson Village. For nearly 100 years, the Mason Heights area in southeast Fort Worth functioned as an orphanage operated by the Masonic Lodge. Mikki is a seasoned and passionate community development professional whose career has been intentionally focused on affordable housing development, community engagement and capacity building. She serves as a liaison between the Board of Directors and senior management teams while also organizing and coordinating executive outreach and external relations efforts. It became one of the top schools in Atlanta, and that's when it started attracting a more economically and racially diverse population. South Rome Alliance is committed to ensuring a clean, safe, vibrant and beautiful community in South Rome. Evan Smith is a Vice President at Purpose Built Communities, a non-profit, pro bono consulting firm that believes everyone deserves the opportunity to live and raise their children in communities where they can achieve their full potential. Marilyn Hack (middle) and her daughters Terez and Maliha have lived at the Villages of East Lake for 15 years. What are the common causes of distressed neighborhoods and what can be done to reverse these dynamics without creating displacement? There are high levels of trust and psychological safety in which people know others will have their backs and will give them not only the benefit of the doubt, but the space to apply their talents and develop new ones. The Buckeye-Woodhill and Glenville neighborhoods are places of great opportunity and unique challenges. There were real questions about whether the city would even continue to exist. She says the East Lake model has shown success. Alexandra is a proud Georgia Bulldawg completing her undergraduate studies at The University of Georgia as both an NCAA Scholar Athlete dancer and HOPE Scholarship recipient. It sounds really easy. We work with local leaders to improve equity and opportunity in neighborhoods nationwide. East Lake Foundation President Danny Shoy Jr. "They're only taking the best of the best," says Deirdre Oakley, who teaches sociology at Georgia State University. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. 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