HOMEOWNERSHIP PATHWAYS AND HARTFORD’S NEIGHBORHOOD INVESTMENT FUND
By: Makayla Cervantes, Research Associate In December 2025, I first heard about the Neighborhood Investment Fund (NIF) at a Center for Hartford Research and Engagement (CHER) Community Advisory Board meeting at Trinity College. During the discussion, Mayor Arunan Arulampalam outlined plans to deploy NIF resources toward Hartford neighborhood development, including potential opportunities to support housing […]
2026 Legislative Session Debrief Webinar
On Friday, May 15, the team at the Partnership for Strong Communities hosted a post- session debrief, breaking down the budget adjustments, outcomes, and missed opportunities following the conclusion of this year’s legislative session. Staff walked attendees through the housing-related bills that passed, the ones that fell short, and what these decisions mean for renters, […]