Developed through field research, practitioner insights, and cross-sector guidance, the toolkit translates holistic safety principles into clear operational guidance and practical implementation tools that housing providers can apply in real-world environments. Rather than relying primarily on reactive responses, such as enforcement escalation or security infrastructure, the toolkit supports a more structured, preventive approach to community safety.
The toolkit helps housing providers align resident engagement, property operations, physical design, and community partnerships into a coordinated safety strategy that strengthens both resident stability and long-term asset performance.
This resource is designed for the full ecosystem of stakeholders involved in affordable housing operations, including:
- Affordable housing owners and operators
- Property and asset management leaders
- Resident services teams
- Security professionals responsible for property safety
- Funders, lenders, insurers, and public agencies
- Community development and housing partners
Resource:
- Appendix Workbook (*.xls - view or download in Excel)
Acknowledgement
This resource was developed by Training Grounds, Inc. with the assistance of the following Enterprise team: Ashley Blake, Andrew Jakabovics, Ben Hyman, Simone Malone, Rob Mazucca, Matt Morrin, Karrima Muhammad, Ayrianne Parks, Elizabeth Richards, Sarah Ritter, Tyler Smith, Meaghan Vlkovic, and Raven Willoughby.
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