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Community Land Banks: An Alternative to Displacement in Puerto Rico?

A new approach seeks to combat the growing lack of affordable housing across the archipelago

Carlos Berríos Polanco
9 Millones
Community Land Banks: An Alternative to Displacement in Puerto Rico?Community Land Banks: An Alternative to Displacement in Puerto Rico?
Cómo los puertorriqueños diseñan su recuperación justa colectivamente

Una organización de diseño participativo liderada por mujeres ayuda a comunidades a diseñar infraestructura de agua, huertos urbanos y parques.

Carlos Berríos Polanco
Magic Cabinet
Cómo los puertorriqueños diseñan su recuperación justa colectivamenteCómo los puertorriqueños diseñan su recuperación justa colectivamente
Bancos de tierras comunitarias: ¿una alternativa al desplazamiento?

Estrategias emergentes buscan combatir la creciente escasez de viviendas asequibles en el archipiélago.

Carlos Berríos Polanco
9 Millones
Bancos de tierras comunitarias: ¿una alternativa al desplazamiento en Puerto Rico?Bancos de tierras comunitarias: ¿una alternativa al desplazamiento en Puerto Rico?
BuildPalestine Is Betting on Social Innovation as a Tool for Liberation

The Palestinian social entrepreneur hub was deplatformed – but has doubled down on its commitment to community investment

Proximate
Magic Cabinet
BuildPalestine Is Betting on Social Innovation as a Tool for LiberationBuildPalestine Is Betting on Social Innovation as a Tool for Liberation
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