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We are LISC DC, the DC office of the nation’s largest community development organization. With 40 years in the nation’s capital, LISC DC works to make the District and the region a more inclusive, equitable, and prosperous place for all.
LISC Stories
LISC: The Maycroft Project’s Lifeline - Q&A with LISC DC Executive Director Ramon Jacobson
In this first-time Q&A with Ramon Jacobson, Executive Director of LISC DC, we delve into the pivotal moment when the fate of Jubilee Housing’s ambitious Maycroft Apartments project hung in the balance. Facing a critical shortfall in funding, Jubilee found itself at a crossroads, balancing the aspirations of the community against the harsh realities of financial constraints. In this moment of uncertainty, LISC emerged as an unexpected beacon of hope, steering the project away from the brink of collapse and towards a promising future of opportunity. Join us as Ramon Jacobson reflects on this journey, offering insights into the critical role played by LISC in not only salvaging Jubilee Housing’s vision but also in propelling development within the community.
LISC and Coalition Partners Awarded $2 Billion via National Clean Investment Fund
LISC is one of five organizations leading Power Forward Communities, a new coalition investing in green housing and jobs to support economic opportunity and climate resilience. Today, the EPA awarded the coalition $2 billion to implement a decarbonization strategy that also lifts up under-resourced communities—making housing more affordable, mitigating climate impacts and improving local health.
DC Co-Op Residents Are Reaping the Benefits of Ownership Amid Neighborhood Development
DC’s Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act granted the 1400 Aspen Street Tenants Association the right to seize their building after a decade long fight. LISC, supplemented by the Department of Housing and Community Development’s Preservation Loan Fund, provided $3.9 million in acquisition financing to the association. Since rising above the COVID-19 pandemic and buyout offers, residents in the building are now settling into their upgraded permanent homes.
LISC DC Partners with The Urban Land Institute to Host Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) in Prince George’s County’s Blue Line Corridor: Press Release
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and The Urban Land Institute (ULI) are pleased to announce the successful completion of a Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) focused on the greater Capitol Heights and Seat Pleasant areas in Prince George’s County. TAPs engage experts in development, planning, and placemaking and are designed to work with communities to address specific real estate and built environment challenges. What will the Blue Line Corridor look like in the next few years: what is on the way, what is possible, and how do we get there? These critical questions were addressed through a convening of local leaders and national experts in Prince George’s County, Maryland.