This is an archive of all Community Trailblazers content. It provides a historical perspective on the creation of housing and communities.
We feature members of the CEO Circle who are the CEOs of community development and justice organizations. They are leaders in their fields working to create new ways for communities to enrich where people live and connect them to the opportunities they need.
Connecting People to Opportunities Across America: CEO Circle Read More »
Leonard Zax is the CEO of the Hamilton Partnership, a nonprofit organization that led the effort to create the Paterson Great Falls National Park in his hometown of Paterson New Jersey.
A Legend of Building Cities and Parks | Leonard Zax Read More »
David Engel: Listen in to learn the importance of making workforce housing affordable to cater to workers who otherwise can’t afford homes. You will also learn how zoning has over the years constricted housing supply leading to unaffordable houses in many areas.
Is Workforce Housing Viable? David Engel Read More »
Jeff Finkle has traveled extensively to speak on economic development both internationally and domestically and has been quoted in newspapers throughout North America. Jeff has appeared on CBS Sunday Morning, Fox Television and the Journal Report on PBS when the Supreme Court deliberated on issues surrounding eminent domain.
How to Be An Economic Development Leader: Jeff Finkle Read More »
Worldwide Event Planner Ep. 74 – Alison Gross weaves a fascinating story of excelling as a worldwide event planner of global events such as in Monte Carlo to coordinating the Maccabi games and a world sailing race in the U.S. She’s all about thought leadership and models it through her blogs. She started a business
How to Create Thought Leadership: Alison Gross Read More »
Lisa L. Walker has discovered the way to both succeed as an attorney while satisfying her other passion, impacting lives. Housing Development Law Institute, referred to as HDLI, is a legal think tank and fills a unique need – a one-stop shop for attorneys in affordable housing.
How to Impact Lives as an Attorney: Lisa L Walker Read More »
As senior vice president for affordable housing initiatives at the Mortgage Bankers Association, Steve O’Connor is rolling out affordable housing initiatives in several cities. Steve’s role in the association is to build partnerships to address affordable housing and create more homeownership opportunities for low income and minority consumers.
MBA’s Affordable Housing Initiatives: Steve O’Connor Read More »
Stanley Marcuss explains the negative effects of the adverse consequences of international trade. Listen to his story on Adlai Stevenson and why foreign corruption is still rampant in international marketplaces.
Asia and International Trade: Stanley Marcuss Read More »
Former U.S. Trade Ambassador and HUD Secretary Carla Hills, Former U.S. Trade Ambassador and HUD Secretary Ep. 49 – What would it be like to be responsible for negotiating a trade agreement with China or Japan or any other world country? Imagine yourself about to take a high-level job with the Federal government when the
HUD Secretary and Trade Ambassador Carla Hills Read More »
Earl Rose: from the Johnny Carson Show to the Dick Cavett Show to writing songs for Johnny Mathis and Olivia Newton-John to playing at the Carlyle Hotel on New York’s Upper East Side to Paul McCartney, this Emmy and ASCAP winner has done it all and lived his passion!
Emmy and ASCAP Winner: Earl Rose Read More »
