Accelerator For America
@USAccelerate
Nonprofit finding and developing solutions to economic insecurity and sharing them with cities to create national change from the ground up.
State and local leaders are stepping up to tackle the housing crisis—with bold moves like P3s and land use reform. But there's more to do. The National Housing Crisis Task Force’s Action Plan offers a roadmap forward. #HousingInnovation #affordablehousing nationalhousingcrisis.org/task-force-rel…
Mayors are building America’s future.
Cities are stepping up to lead climate action 🏙️ A new report finds that cities are cutting per capita emissions faster than countries, thanks to greener transport, urban farms, & smarter infrastructure. grist.org/cities/as-nati…
📊 Home prices are up 50% since 2019 & 7M new units are needed for low-income renters. Communities are stepping up with innovative solutions. Check out the State & Local Housing Action Plan to see how — and how your community can do the same! nationalhousingcrisis.org/task-force-rel…
A huge thank-you to our Co-Chairs — Utah @GovCox, @CityofCleveland Mayor @JustinMBibb, @CityofAtlanta Mayor Andre Dickens & Susan E. Thomas (who leads the @FifthThird Community Development Corp) — for their leadership & to AFA’s Task Force co-creators @bruce_katz, Benjamin Preis…
State and local leaders are stepping up to tackle the housing crisis—with bold moves like P3s and land use reform. But there's more to do. The National Housing Crisis Task Force’s Action Plan offers a roadmap forward. #HousingInnovation #affordablehousing nationalhousingcrisis.org/task-force-rel…
Atlanta’s Housing Strike Force has rapidly emerged as a way for cities to organize for housing impact — thenewlocalism.com/newsletter/org…
HAPPENING TODAY: Join @SabinCenter's Amy Turner at 2 p.m. for more on infrastructure impacts of OBBBA
City leaders: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will significantly impact infrastructure planning and grant strategy. Join the Local Infrastructure Hub on July 22 for a no-cost virtual briefing. Register: bit.ly/44QamJh
From Opportunity Zones 2.0 to LIHTC to zero-emission technology tax credits, we've broken down some of the key changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that may impact local governments & their partners. #CommunityDevelopment #Infrastructure #Housing acceleratorforamerica.org/news/what-loca…
Topline takeaway from @CityofPhoenixAZ @MayorGallego's remarks to @EPWGOP & @EPWCmte: “It is essential that the funding levels from (the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act) continue or, better yet, increase to allow states, tribes & local governments to carry on the…
City leaders: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will significantly impact infrastructure planning and grant strategy. Join the Local Infrastructure Hub on July 22 for a no-cost virtual briefing. Register: bit.ly/44QamJh
AFA Advisory Council Co-Chair and @CityofPhoenixAZ @MayorGallego is testifying before @EPWGOP & @EPWCmte about the ground-level impact that federal infrastructure investment has on growing local & regional economies & improving the lives of everyday Americans. 📺Tune in!…
🇺🇸 The promise of liberty & justice for all is a call to action. True freedom means the opportunity to thrive — no matter your zip code, background, or income. That’s why we work with local leaders across the country to build pathways to good jobs, affordable housing & inclusive…
Atlanta’s Housing Strike Force is a model for how coalition building can tackle housing challenges. The State and Local Housing Action Plan uplifts it as 1 of 15 actionable tools to expand access & affordability. The blueprint is here — let’s use it! cc: @BloombergDotOrg…
Don't miss New Growth Innovation Network's info session TOMORROW and Thursday! The deadline for SCALE applications is July 25.
🚨 New funding + support for city, economic & community leaders! 🚨 Got a project that’s ready to grow? SCALE it. Our 12-month program, SCALE, offers TA, coaching, capital connections + more for coalitions in cities <500K. Two tracks: Apply by July 25: newgrowth.org/ngin-initiativ…
We’ve launched our 3-year @KauffmanFDN grant-funded project in KC! AFA + @hwitinfo recently met local workforce leaders to understand the work underway & opportunities to strengthen pathways into skilled trades & advanced manufacturing, especially for women & people of color.…
Our virtual offices are closed today in observance of Juneteenth, a day that honors the end of slavery and calls us to confront its enduring legacy. Today — and every day — we recommit to advancing economic justice and opportunity for all.
Today, we salute AFA Advisory Council Member @Ron_Nirenberg as he wraps his final term as Mayor of @COSAGOV! From hosting our Advisory Council Meeting in 2024 to the city's first housing bond to scaling #ReadytoWork, we thank you for championing economic mobility in San Antonio.…
Land banks are a critical and complex tools for cities to transform blighted properties into new housing or other community-benefiting uses. Caroline Douglas of Birmingham Land Bank - a member of our @TolemiHQ Data for Housing Solutions Cohort - breaks down how land banks work…
We know you have questions about the Land Bank. Caroline Douglas, Executive Director of the Birmingham Land Bank, has the answers. Learn what makes a property eligible, who can apply, and how to get started if you're interested in buying vacant and tax-delinquent properties.