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Grounded Solutions Network @groundedsolutions.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

For this month’s #MemberSpotlight, we spoke with @justeconomy.bsky.social’s President and CEO, Jesse Van Tol, to learn more about the integral role community benefits agreements (CBAs) play in creating a #JustEconomy. groundedsolutions.org/member-spotl...

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Grounded Solutions Network @groundedsolutions.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

🏙️ Our latest blog post explores how Change Capital Fund, a New York City-based collaborative of banks and foundations, is tapping into the city’s deep community ownership roots to fight displacement and revitalize neighborhoods. groundedsolutions.org/community-ow...

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Community Ownership Is Having a Renaissance in New York City – Grounded Solutions Network

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Grounded Solutions Network @groundedsolutions.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Working to cultivate communities that are equitable, inclusive and rich in opportunity? You’ll find your people here. Members share resources, stories, and strategies for advancing affordable housing solutions that last. Join us today ➡️ www.groundedsolutions.org/join

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Grounded Solutions Network @groundedsolutions.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

📣 Webinar Alert: Join us on June 17th from 3–4:15 pm ET for an interactive discussion about how to work with your state legislators, build a diverse coalition, anticipate opposition, and keep up the pressure on policymakers to advance shared equity housing. Register here: bit.ly/3PLQyDs

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Grounded Solutions Network @groundedsolutions.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

🎙️📺 In this Thriving Neighborhoods Lab podcast episode, our CEO Tony Pickett discusses how CLTs work, the difference between long-term and temporary affordability, and what it really takes to keep neighborhoods affordable as they become more popular. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jH8F...

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Episode 7: The Inclusive Growth Paradox - Why Investment & Protection Must Go Together

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Grounded Solutions Network @groundedsolutions.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

This article by Grounded Solutions' Regional Policy Director does an excellent job of exploring the pros and cons of using 'sin taxes' to fund affordable housing projects. ⤵️

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Lincoln Institute of Land Policy @landpolicy.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Join the Lincoln Institute and @shelterforce.bsky.social on April 16 at 1 p.m. ET for a webinar discussion of affordable housing and how Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, who help sustain the national housing market, can better support affordable homeownership. Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Grounded Solutions Network @groundedsolutions.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

📣 Our 2026 Member Drive is still open! Join our nationwide housing network working to create more housing that remains affordable for generations. groundedsolutions.org/join-our-net... #StrongerTogether #LastingAffordability

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Grounded Solutions Network @groundedsolutions.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

🙌 Great to see CLTs and LECs getting a shoutout in @brian-goldstone.bsky.social’s book There is No Place for Us. These models are solid pathways to homeownership and wealth creation for lower-income families and individuals who've been priced out of opportunities in the traditional market.

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Grounded Solutions Network @groundedsolutions.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

🤔💡 Ready to make a lasting impact? Become a member of our nationwide network & help advance shared ownership models that ensure long-term housing affordability & community stability! 🤝🏘️ 👉 groundedsolutions.org/join-our-net... #StrongerTogether #LastingAffordability #CommunityWealth #HousingEquity

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Grounded Solutions Network @groundedsolutions.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Inclusionary zoning ensures that families with incomes too low to afford market-rate housing but too high to qualify for traditional assistance can still have a place to live. Thank you @cambridgeday.com for shining a light on this important topic.

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Grounded Solutions Network @groundedsolutions.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

🔔🔔🔔 New Webinar Alert: Join us on March 18 to learn about innovative models for ensuring long-term affordability in the rental market and combating gentrification and displacement. Learn more and register today! groundedsolutions.org/event/clts-n...

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Grounded Solutions Network @groundedsolutions.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

🆕 Just Published: The Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) system’s Affordable Housing Program is a powerful tool for advancing housing with lasting affordability. Learn how in our latest blog post 👉 groundedsolutions.org/federal-home...

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Grounded Solutions Network @groundedsolutions.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

📢 We're thrilled to introduce “Foundations of Shared Equity Homeownership” — our first-ever self-paced eLearning course. 📽️ Watch the trailer below to get a sneak peek of what you’ll learn in this new course. Learn more and register at learning.groundedsolutions.org.

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Grounded Solutions Network @groundedsolutions.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

📣 @Homes.com just published an article about recent attacks on inclusionary housing (IH). In addition to highlighting common misconceptions about IH policies, the article sheds light on how IH is key to tackling the country's ongoing housing crisis. www.homes.com/news/how-som...

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Grounded Solutions Network @groundedsolutions.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

📰 📣 Our latest report explores how community land trusts are stepping up to help families navigate a distressed rental housing market plagued by expiring affordability mandates, market pressures, and rising development costs. Read it here: groundedsolutions.org/resources/co...

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Grounded Solutions Network @groundedsolutions.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

🗓️ On Dec. 17 at 11 a.m. ET, join Demos and @npquarterly.bsky.social for a webinar discussion about what it will take to build a multiracial democracy. Register here 👉 us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Grounded Solutions Network @groundedsolutions.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

🏦 Thank you, Sen. Cortez Masto, for shining a light on CLTs during the Banking Committee's recent nomination hearing. CLTs are instrumental in addressing the nation's housing affordability crisis, and we appreciate your steadfast support. 📺 Full hearing: www.banking.senate.gov/hearings/10/...

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Grounded Solutions Network @groundedsolutions.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

🗣️ New Webinar Alert: On 11/6 from 3–4 pm ET, we’ll host a webinar exploring the vital role Housing Finance Authorities play in scaling homes with lasting affordability by supporting both production and buyers.  📝 Register at groundedsolutions.org/event/scalin...

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Grounded Solutions Network @groundedsolutions.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

‼️ The ROAD to Housing Act was included in the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). We hope the House will continue the good work by bringing their own improvements to this important legislative initiative. (1/4)

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Grounded Solutions Network @groundedsolutions.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

✨ #MemberSpotlight: This month, we're featuring a conversation with @homesteadclt.bsky.social CEO Kathleen Hosfeld about her organization’s goals, challenges, and accomplishments, as well as her personal journey to the field of affordable housing. groundedsolutions.org/conversation...

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Conversation with Homestead Community Land Trust CEO: Kathleen Hosfeld – Grounded Solutions Network

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Grounded Solutions Network @groundedsolutions.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Did you know that Grounded Solutions Network members receive an automatic discount on Training Institute Online courses? And if more than one person from your organization registers, you receive an additional discount! Spaces are filling up quickly, so register today! learning.groundedsolutions.org

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ImpactAlpha @impactalpha.com · 15/09/2025

Devin Culbertson of @groundedsolutions.bsky.social and Integrated Purposes Devin Murphy outline a three step approach to build a sustainable financing market for community ownership housing models. Could it deliver a new wave of community wealth generation? impactalpha.com/financing-th...

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Financing the future of community ownership

Financing community ownership: Scaling models that build wealth and expand affordable housing.

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Grounded Solutions Network @groundedsolutions.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

🤔 Curious about how your shared equity housing organization or program can secure a partnership with a lending institution? Register for our Sept. 24 “Ask Me Anything” session about mortgage lending for lasting affordability. groundedsolutions.org/event/ask-me...

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Grounded Solutions Network @groundedsolutions.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

✨ This month’s Member Spotlight from the Mueller Foundation in Austin, TX, illustrates how a community, city, and developer can work together to create a stable, inclusive, economically viable, and desirable mixed-income neighborhood. groundedsolutions.org/member-spotl...

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Grounded Solutions Network @groundedsolutions.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

👏👏👏 Congrats to our member organization South Tower Community Land Trust for bringing Fresno’s first-ever community land trust-owned home to market. #LastingAffordability #CLTs #AffordableHousing

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Grounded Solutions Network @groundedsolutions.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

👏 We applaud Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott and Ranking Member @warren.senate.gov's leadership on a robust housing package to tackle our nation’s housing crisis. 📜 The #ROADtoHousingAct specifically elevates shared equity programs in key sections. Read our statement: bit.ly/46xVsdi

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Miriam Axel-Lute @miriam-mjoy.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Putting together these remarks for a @groundedsolutions.bsky.social panel on housing messaging in an age of disinfo made a few things click for me—and based on the enthusiastic response I got, many others agreed. Perhaps it will be useful to you too! shelterforce.org/2025/07/14/h...

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Housing Communicators: Don't Water Down Your Values to Appeal to Opponents

While many organizations try to adapt their messaging to reach a wider audience—which can be done—the research can help avoid some pitfalls along the way.

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Grounded Solutions Network @groundedsolutions.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

📰 Great article by @shelterforce.bsky.social and @nextcity.org laying out exactly how the Trump Administration's new tax law will severely undercut affordable housing progress.

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Grounded Solutions Network @groundedsolutions.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

📢 🗓️ Are you in the process of launching a shared equity program or organization? Join us from 2–4 pm ET on July 30 for a free “Ask Me Anything” session about using the right legal documents to effectively capture your mission and goals. groundedsolutions.org/event/ask-me...

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Grounded Solutions Network @groundedsolutions.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will raise energy and borrowing costs, hurting renters, homeowners, builders, and operators of housing of all types. This will, in turn, worsen our current housing crisis. Read our statement: groundedsolutions.org/grounded-sol... #AffordableHousing #OBBBA

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Grounded Solutions Network Issues Statement in Response to Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act – Grounded Solutions Network

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Grounded Solutions Network @groundedsolutions.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

✨ This month's member spotlight: Front Step Community Land Trust 📰 Learn about the organization’s recent rebrand here: groundedsolutions.org/member-spotl... 📽️ Watch below to learn how Front Step is creating more permanently affordable housing in Missoula, MT. 👇 youtu.be/xAqGXw4QOZs

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Front Step Community Land Trust

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Grounded Solutions Network @groundedsolutions.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

"Grounded Solutions Network's Homes for the Future model earns national recognition as a market-savvy solution to America's affordable housing shortfall." (The Builder's Daily) Read the full article here: www.thebuildersdaily.com/shared-equit...

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Shared Equity Strategy Wins Big With 2025 Ivory Prize Honors

Grounded Solutions Network's Homes for the Future model earns national recognition as a market-savvy solution to America's affordable housing shortfall.

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Grounded Solutions Network @groundedsolutions.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

🏡 We’re investing in a better future for generations to come, one home at a time. Interested? Learn more here: youtu.be/XN0J1--1LVg?... #AffordableHousing #HomesForTheFuture #SharedEquity #HousingJustice #CommunityFirst #GroundedSolutions #RentToOwn #EquityForAll #NationalHomeownershipMonth

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Grounded Solutions Network @groundedsolutions.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

#ICYMI, our Homes for the Future fund recently won an Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability in the finance category. We're so honored! If you're interested in our story, check out our winner video below. 📽️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=B67N...

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2025 Ivory Prize Winner in Finance - Grounded Solutions Network

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Grounded Solutions Network @groundedsolutions.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

🙏 Shout out to the sponsors who helped us bring together 460+ practitioners, advocates, policymakers and funders for last week’s #PolicyPracticePower conference. We couldn't have done it without you. #ThankYou

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Grounded Solutions Network @groundedsolutions.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

📢 @shelterforce.bsky.social is gathering ideas for its upcoming series on community ownership! Complete the survey below by June 9 to share your thoughts on impactful innovations in this space. ⤵️ lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/H0c9eyK/S... #CommunityLandTrusts #SharedEquityHousing

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Call For Ideas Survey

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Grounded Solutions Network @groundedsolutions.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

🙌 Thank you to every single one of the 463 attendees who helped make this year’s #PolicyPracticePower conference a success! Our speakers provided practical advice, thought-provoking analyses, and a much-needed infusion of hope to fuel our important work nationwide. #StrongerTogether

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Grounded Solutions Network @groundedsolutions.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

‼️ Our newly launched pilot program with @nhtus.bsky.social and @rwjf.bsky.social will provide loans and technical assistance to four community land trusts seeking to expand their housing portfolios and organizational capacity. Learn more about it: groundedsolutions.org/grounded-sol...

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Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies @harvard-jchs.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Ivory Prize, representing this year's most promising solutions in housing innovation and affordability: @groundedsolutions.bsky.social, Reframe Systems, and the Florida Live Local Act. Learn more about the winners at: ivoryinnovations.org/ivory-prize-...

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Grounded Solutions Network @groundedsolutions.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Happy #WorldCLTDay2025! CLTs are more than just housing — they're about cultivating vibrant, stable, inclusive communities. Today, let's recognize the role of CLTs in creating spaces where everyone belongs. Learn more at worldcltday.org.

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New America @newamerica.org · 12/05/2025

ICYMI: Colby Sledge of @groundedsolutions.bsky.social considers discriminatory property tax policies and their impact on homeownership in the latest edition of The Rooftop, a series from @NewAmerica.org's Future of Land and Housing Program. 🔗 go.newamerica.org/affordable-h...

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Grounded Solutions Network @groundedsolutions.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

🔔🔔🔔 The deadline to register for our upcoming #PolicyPracticePower conference is fast approaching! This is THE national event for affordable housing advocates and practitioners wishing to connect, learn from each other's progress, and build strong networks. Join us! 👉 www.policypracticepower.com

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Grounded Solutions Network @groundedsolutions.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

🚨 The U.S. #HousingCrisis is at a breaking point. Learn how our #HomesfortheFuture initiative is taking bold steps to create permanently affordable homeownership opportunities. 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=XN0J... #SharedEquity #ImpactInvestment

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Homes For the Future Explained

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Grounded Solutions Network @groundedsolutions.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

🏆 Our Homes for the Future initiative is a Top 10 finalist for the 2025 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability, a national award that recognizes innovative, feasible & scalable solutions for addressing the critical issue of housing affordability. Learn more: groundedsolutions.org/grounded-sol...

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Grounded Solutions’ Homes for the Future Initiative Named a Top 10 Finalist for the 2025 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability – Grounded Solutions Network

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Grounded Solutions Network @groundedsolutions.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

#DYK the median homeowner has nearly 40x the net worth of the median renter? Learn how our #HomesfortheFuture model is scaling permanently affordable homeownership so more families have the opportunity to build wealth, not just pay rent. 📽️ youtu.be/XN0J1--1LVg?...

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Homes For the Future Explained

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Grounded Solutions Network @groundedsolutions.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

📢 George McCarthy, president and CEO of the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, will deliver the closing plenary at our upcoming #PolicyPracticePower Conference taking place from May 27–29 in Washington, D.C.! Register today to secure your spot! www.policypracticepower.com

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Grounded Solutions Network @groundedsolutions.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

The affordable housing crisis has priced millions of families out of homeownership—but innovative solutions, like our #HomesForTheFuture initiative, can change that. Learn more: 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=XN0J... #AffordableHousing #SharedEquity #LastingAffordability

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Homes For the Future Explained

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