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Grace Sisel

Aug 233 min read

Climate Change Demands a New Approach to Community Development

Is "Unprecedented" the new normal? In July, Texas experienced the earliest Category 5 hurricane on record. California wildfires now...

sjordan95

Aug 214 min read

Why Does Connectedness and Social Capital Matter for Development?

Recent studies have shown that Americans are experiencing a loneliness epidemic . The Surgeon General’s advisory in 2023 detailed how...

Stephen Jordan

Nov 23, 20213 min read

The Top COVID Recovery Issues Small Businesses Are Sharing

At ISD, we connect with small businesses and community organizations in a variety of ways, including direct interviews, webinars, and our...

Emily Vainstein

Feb 9, 20214 min read

2021 Upcoming Events: Housing Recovery and Resilience

Upcoming events in 2021 focusing on housing recovery and resilience issues including gentrification, affordability, and equitable housing

ISD Community

Jan 22, 20214 min read

Top Influencers Affecting Community Sustainability, Resilience and Disaster Recovery in 2020

Who or what drove the changes in community development in 2020?