Building an affordable future with NeighborWorks CEO Marietta Rodriguez

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On today’s episode of Power House, Diego sits down with Marietta Rodriguez, President and CEO of NeighborWorks America, to talk about their mission to expand affordable housing across the nation. NeighborWorks America is a congressionally chartered nonprofit that supports a network of community organizations that develop rental and homeownership opportunities for low-income households.

Marietta shares how the organization ranks among the top 100 homebuilders across the US, talks about the dynamics of urban vs. rural housing, and why solutions like modular construction should be popularized. She also talks about building community trust to overcome NIMBY challenges and how NeighborWorks maintains bipartisan support in a politically divided landscape.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

NeighborWorks America was created to combat urban disinvestment.
The organization supports a network of nonprofits focused on housing and community development.
They provide grants, training, and technical assistance to local organizations.
NeighborWorks is a significant player in the affordable housing market.
Community trust helps overcome NIMBY challenges in housing development.
Rural housing issues require different strategies compared to urban challenges.

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