Bridge Housing Corporation and Health Equity Institute, San Francisco, CA

Federal housing programs such as HOPE VI and CHOICE Neighborhoods mandate community leadership as integral revitalization efforts and have institutionalized this approach by requiring resident involvement in determining community needs and the development of local solutions. This widely supported community building approach seeks to acknowledge and tap into community assets and to prioritize community member voices and engagement. However, there is a growing understanding that trauma experienced by many low-income and public housing communities present a challenging context for these community building efforts.

Full report attached and available at: http://bridgehousing.com/PDFs/TICB.Paper5.14.pdf