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Joe Riddle didn't plan on a career in community development. He just said yes to the right opportunity and never looked back. In Episode 4 of Around the Block, Leah Larson and Martin Greenlee sit down with Joe, Grants Program Manager for Pinellas County and Vice President of NACCED, to talk about 35 years of lessons learned in housing and community development, why relationships are the foundation of this work, and why solving the affordable housing crisis takes more than just a bigger budget. https://hubs.la/Q04t8lW80

Before Lafayette could start building new housing, they had to address what was happening underground. Belle Landry LeBlanc, MPA explains the sewer infrastructure problem her city has been quietly dealing with for years, and why fixing it is the key to unlocking thousands of new units. Tune in to Episode 3 to hear their solution: https://hubs.la/Q04sGR6y0 Leah Larson Martin Greenlee

"How did we land on the moon, but we can't get people into housing?" Too often, government hears "that's how it's always been done" or "it can't be done" and stops there. Belle Landry LeBlanc, MPA argues that real progress starts by refusing to accept bureaucracy as the final answer and asking why not? 🎧 Watch the full conversation here: https://hubs.la/Q04r-Nck0 Leah Larson Martin Greenlee

Lafayette, Louisiana is one of only 24 cities worldwide selected as a 2025-2026 Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge winner. But their winning idea has nothing to do with building new housing. At least not yet. Tune in to Episode 3 of Around the Block as Leah Larson and Martin Greenlee sit down with Belle Landry LeBlanc, MPA to talk infrastructure, community development, and what it really takes to unlock affordable housing. YouTube: https://hubs.la/Q04rD3870 Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music: https://hubs.la/Q04rD0YK0

Significant changes to income calculation, reexamination schedules, and asset verification are coming for Housing Choice Voucher programs when HOTMA takes effect January 1, 2027. We put together a free staff reference guide breaking down exactly what's changing and what it means day to day for HCV teams. Download it here: https://hubs.la/Q04rnKtR0 Interested in learning more about our Affordable Housing and HCV capabilities? Reach out to Brett Baxt

What does it actually take to start a disaster recovery program from scratch? We covered compliance, technology, fraud prevention, and more in our blog featuring lessons from our work with Sarasota County. Read it here: https://hubs.la/Q04qSYfH0

If you haven't tuned in to Around the Block yet, now is a great time to catch up! In Episode 1, Leah Larson and Martin Greenlee introduce the podcast and share how they found their way into housing and community development. In Episode 2, they sit down with Katie Goar, President of Quadel, for one of the most refreshing conversations in affordable housing you'll hear this year — balancing compliance and compassion, and why housing needs both. Both episodes are available now. 👇 https://hubs.la/Q04qkdCy0

Rental registries are helping cities create transparency in the housing market, and the results speak for themselves. Minneapolis has tracked over 90% of its rental properties for a decade, giving tenants clear visibility into housing quality. Concord, California registered 73% of larger property owners within a year, data that helped shape stronger tenant protections. Housing authorities and community development departments can use this data to locate vulnerable neighbors, catch affordable units before they're lost, and respond faster in a disaster. Read the full post here: https://hubs.la/Q04pRNcr0

In Episode 2 of Around the Block, Leah Larson and Martin Greenlee welcome Katie Goar, President of Quadel, to talk about how housing practitioners can enforce the rules and still lead with compassion. With three decades of experience spanning city government, public housing, and multifamily portfolio oversight, Katie makes a compelling case that housing practitioners don't have to choose. 🎧 Available now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/eJtuT6eU

Reporting requirements don't slow down. Data warehousing gives government agencies a way to keep up, consolidating program data into one place so answers are ready when you need them. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q04plLbL0