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SUMMARY:Housing as Economic Development: A Fundamental Building Block for Economic Prosperity
DESCRIPTION:People may not view housing as crucial to economic development\, but it completes a virtuous cycle.\n\n\n\n\nHousing creation generates local job opportunities in fields such as architecture\, construction\, and real estate. When there is sufficient housing\, local businesses can retain and attract workers\, making the area more attractive to companies looking to relocate or expand. New residents support local commerce. \nWith a national housing crisis\, cities that offer a healthy supply of housing will have a competitive advantage. When housing is more available\, it becomes more affordable\, allowing people to build wealth and support the local economy. \n  \nA.J. Herrmann\, director of policy and program innovation at Accelerator for America\, discusses the connection between housing and economic growth. In his current role\, Herrmann collaborates with city leaders nationwide to develop plans that foster economic mobility for all. He leads AFA’s housing work through the National Housing Crisis Task Force and its Kansas City-focused regional work. \nAfter the presentation\, Herrmann participates in a panel with Kansas City leaders about the local housing market and shares ideas about how it can better serve residents and businesses. \nBefore joining Accelerator for America\, Herrmann was the director of policy for Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas. In that role\, he was instrumental in establishing and funding the city’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund\, as well as creating an independent housing department within City Hall\, among many other policy initiatives.
URL:https://kccommongood.org/community-event/housing-as-economic-development-a-fundamental-building-block-for-economic-prosperity/
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SUMMARY:Brick by Brick: What will it take to solve KC's affordable housing crisis?
DESCRIPTION:Swope Health will host “Brick by Brick: What it will take to solve Kansas City’s affordable housing crisis\,” a moderated panel discussion\, on Thursday\, Aug. 1\, at the Kansas City Public Library-Plaza Branch\, Truman Forum Auditorium (4801 Main St.\, Kansas City\, Mo.). The event\, free and open to all\, will begin with a reception at 5 p.m. The conversation begins at 6 p.m. \nJeron Ravin\, JD\, President and CEO of Swope Health\, will guide the conversation\, featuring panelists Steven Anthony\, Vice President of Business Development\, Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City; Terrell Jolly\, Managing Partner and Senior Agent\, Integrity Capital Management; Pat Jordan\, President\, Pat Jordan and Associates; and Blaine Procter\, Director\, Housing and Community Development\, City of Kansas City\, Missouri. \nHousing is one of the most widely researched social determinants of health. According to a recent report by the National Low-Income Housing Coalition\, the U.S. has a shortage of 7.3 million rental homes that are affordable and available to those with extremely low incomes—those at or below the federal poverty guideline\, or at 30 percent of the area median income. In Kansas City\, only 36 of 100 units are available to those who are at or below the extremely low-income threshold. Affordable housing interventions have been found to improve health outcomes and decrease health care costs. The panel discussion will explore the affordable housing trends that are pervasive in our country and unique to Kansas City. Potential interventions will also be discussed. \nThis is the second in Swope Health’s 2024 Social Drivers Series\, which is sponsored by REACH Healthcare Foundation\,
URL:https://kccommongood.org/community-event/brick-by-brick-what-will-it-take-to-solve-kcs-affordable-housing-crisis/
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SUMMARY:Economic Equity Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Swope Health President and CEO Jeron Ravin J.D. and author Ebony Reed will meet in conversation to discuss the Black-White Wealth Gap. This is the subject of a new book by Ebony Reed and co-author Louise Story\, Fifteen Cents on the Dollar\, on the history of American economic inequity\, Black business ownership and government and business  practices that leave Black Americans behind. \nThe first 100 participants at the event will receive a gift of the new book “Fifteen Cents on the dollar” when it is available in June 2024. \nThe event begins with a reception at 5 pm. The conversation kicks off at 6 pm at the Kansas City Public Library\, Plaza Branch\, Truman Forum Auditorium\, 4801 Main St.\, Kansas City\, MO 64112.
URL:https://kccommongood.org/community-event/economic-equity-town-hall/
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SUMMARY:Kansas City: Ready in 3
DESCRIPTION:Join Kansas City’s Office of Emergency Management to learn more about how you can be Ready in 3 to prepare for many kinds of emergencies. \nWe’ll share some resources to help you start your own kit. \nThis program was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
URL:https://kccommongood.org/community-event/kansas-city-ready-in-3/
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