Mixed-Income Communities: Opportunities, Tensions, and the Future of Place-Based Investment
Part 4 of 4: Investing in Place, Investing in People series
Mixed-income communities have long been positioned as a transformative strategy for neighborhood revitalization, promising economic assimilation, improved outcomes, and shared prosperity. From the early redevelopment efforts under HOPE VI to the broader systems-based approach of Choice Neighborhoods, billions of public and private dollars have been invested in reshaping distressed neighborhoods into communities of opportunity.
But do mixed-income communities truly deliver on their promise?
This forward-looking webinar confronts both the potential and the complexity of mixed-income development. We will explore what decades of research tell us about economic mobility, social cohesion, displacement, and long-term neighborhood outcomes. Just as importantly, we will examine the tensions that continue to shape this work.
Through a candid, evidence-informed conversation, our curated panel of practitioners and researchers will unpack what must change in policy, financing, and community engagement to ensure mixed-income communities work for everyone, not just in theory, but in practice.
What You’ll Learn
By participating in this webinar, you will:
Understand the evidence base behind mixed-income strategies including what works, what doesn’t, and why.
Examine the social and economic dynamics that influence outcomes for original residents and new arrivals alike.
Explore strategies to prevent displacement and protect long-term affordability.
Learn practical approaches to foster authentic community building, shared governance, and resident voice.
Consider the future of place-based investment, including how mixed-income models must evolve to address today’s economic realities.
Who Should Attend
This webinar is designed for:
Housing authority executives and staff
Affordable housing developers and investors
Community development corporations (CDCs)
City and county housing and planning officials
Philanthropic leaders and impact funders
Researchers and policy analysts
Community organizers and resident leaders
Financial institutions engaged in community investment
Whether you are designing, financing, managing, or studying mixed-income communities, this session will provide clear-eyed insight and actionable strategies to strengthen outcomes and advance community centered transformation.