8:36 PM
Julio Barreto
An end of era occurred in Washington, DC July 8th when the National Neighborhood Coalition (NNC) closed its door after nearly 30 years of advocating for low income neighborhoods. In announcing its closure the organization released its final report, What’s Happening to the Neighborhood. The report reveals a series of “snapshots” on selected issues such as affordable housing, community development, community organizing and organizations, and neighborhood data and planning.The National Neighborhood Coalition was founded in 1979 to provide a national voice for lower-income neighborhoods. Its mission was to promote socially and economically vibrant neighborhoods and strong and effective partnerships between community-based organizations and the public and private sector. NNC provided common ground...
