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Justice Driven Development
THE BOTTOM LINE
Justice-Driven Development partners with mission-driven organizations to create equitable, affordable housing that empowers communities and prevents displacement.
KEY RESULTS
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Launch affordable, community-focused housing projects
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Secure funding and mission-aligned partnerships
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Increase housing affordability and stability
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Empower residents through community ownership
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Reduce displacement and boost neighborhood resilience
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Manage projects with clear timelines and expert support
KEY NEED TO KNOW
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Focuses on equitable, affordable housing development
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Requires collaboration with community stakeholders
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Involves strategic planning and funding guidance
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Typically a multi-month project with phased milestones
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Tailored to mission-driven organizations and partners
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Includes ongoing support through project completion
our program
Justice-Driven Development (JDD) is a pioneering approach to real estate development that centers racial equity, community empowerment, and long-term affordability at its core. Unlike conventional housing projects, JDD doesn’t just build homes — it builds thriving, sustainable communities where Black, Brown, and marginalized residents have real power and ownership.​
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Why Justice-Driven Development?
The housing crisis disproportionately impacts Black and Brown communities, leading to displacement, loss of generational wealth, and community destabilization. Traditional development models often exacerbate these challenges by prioritizing profit over people.
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Justice-Driven Development seeks to reimagine the development process through a lens of social justice by:
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Prioritizing community voice and leadership in every phase of planning and building.
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Creating innovative ownership models like cooperative housing and shared equity that preserve affordability permanently.
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Building partnerships with mission-driven organizations, local governments, and impact investors committed to justice and sustainability.
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Why This Service
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Community-Centered
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Equity-Focused
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Sustainability
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Collaborative
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Who Benefits from Justice-Driven Development?
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Local Residents and Neighborhoods
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Nonprofits and Faith-Based Groups
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Municipalities and Policymakers
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Impact Investors and Foundations
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Community + Stakeholder Engagement
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Facilitate listening sessions with neighborhood groups, city officials, and impacted residents
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Build trust and buy-in for the project vision
Project Feasibility + Development Plans
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Analyze property & zoning regulations
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Financial feasibility modeling (including subsidies, grants, and impact investment)
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Innovative financing plan (e.g., shared equity, cooperative ownership, mission-driven financing)
Design + Program Creation
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Develop affordable housing design concepts aligned with community needs
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Create policies to ensure long-term affordability and resident empowerment
Capacity Building + Training
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Train the client’s staff/board on justice-driven housing management principles
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Create resident leadership programs
Ongoing Advisory + Equity Partnership
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Serve as advisor through development and launch phases
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Potentially take an equity stake or revenue share in the project
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