Publications

For almost 30 years, LISC has been at the forefront of community development. Not only do we support projects and programs on the ground with our community partners, we also collect and disseminate best practices that move the industry as a whole forward.

We produce Case Studies, Guidebooks, Topical Reports, Research and Conference Papers, and Trade Articles that provide practical ideas as well as celebrate the success of the field.

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Trade Articles

Community land trusts: A model for all markets?
01/27/2010, Jeff Corey, Executive Director of Northern Communities Land Trust
The Buzz: Producing housing for the poor: a challenge moving to the front burner
09/01/2009, Buzz Roberts, LISC Senior Vice President for Policy
The Buzz: In addition to legislation: How the Obama administration can stimulate LIHTC investments
08/20/2009, Buzz Roberts, LISC Senior Vice President for Policy
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Case Studies

LISC Special Report: Tackling foreclosures with long-term solutions
02/03/2010, LISC
2008 MetLife Awards: Orchard Gardens/Commons Public Safety Committee
09/09/2009, Charles William Wilson
2008 MetLife Awards: Indiantown Revitalization Project
09/09/2009, Charles William Wilson
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Guidebooks

Getting started with green preservation
06/18/2009, Kimberly Vermeer
Section 236 decoupling
04/23/2009, Emily Achtenberg
Section 8 contract renewal options
04/23/2009, Emily Achtenberg
> More Guidebooks

Topical Reports

Building Sustainable Communities: 2009 and a look forward
03/01/2010, LISC
LISC Special Report: Tackling foreclosures with long-term solutions
02/03/2010, LISC
Building Sustainable Communities Progress Report
09/25/2009, Tony Proscio and LISC
> More Topical Reports

Other Publications

Featured LISC Publications

2009 Progress Report 2008 Annual Report 2009 and A Look Forward 2008 Numbers
2009: A Progress Report
(PDF, 1.23 MB)		 2008 Annual Report
(PDF, 3.15 MB)
previous reports		 Building Sustainable Communities: 2009 and A Look Forward
(PDF, 848 KB)		 2009 LISC by the Numbers fact sheet
(PDF, 28 KB)