Valuing Homes in Black Communities

Brookings’ Center for Community Uplift (CCU) is an initiative that seeks to increase economic security and well-being for people across racial and geographic lines. Through innovative public policy research, CCU aims to dismantle discrimination, racism, and exclusion. Rather than focus on racial disparity, CCU’s research explores how diversity and inclusion can yield better outcomes for all by building upon the assets and strengths in cities and neighborhoods.

Economic Architecture and the Brookings Institution’s “Valuing Homes in Black Communities Challenge” highlights Spotlight Innovators whose ideas have the potential to (re)design the market to address the devaluation of homes in Black neighborhoods and build an architecture of equality. Read profiles on the Challenge winners, below.

Spotlight Innovators

Permanent Affordability, Climate Resilience, and Access: Florida Housing Coalition’s Mission to Advance the Community Land Trust Model

Tax reforms would improve home affordability, according to Grounded Solutions Network

Home Appreciation Partnership: A new category created by Bonus Homes to build wealth for the middle class

Transforming Ownership: Community Investment Trust’s groundbreaking approach to inclusive real estate