As disasters increase in frequency and severity, it is more critical than ever to ensure disaster recovery programs are effective and responsive to the needs of impacted communities. Enterprise has long advocated for policies that promote resilience, efficiency, and adaptability in disaster recovery efforts, particularly around the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program, which is the only source for federal long-term disaster housing recovery funding.

Housing and climate experts working in Puerto Rico and the mainland convened to discuss ongoing efforts to build more sustainable communities on the Island and ensure people with the lowest incomes are not left behind in disaster recovery and resilience.

The city of Rockford, Illinois - which just a decade ago struggled with a host of economic and demographic challenges - has undergone a remarkable turnaround. Enterprise Advisors recently spoke with Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara to explore Rockford’s success, and to gain insights into the strategies and lessons that could serve as a model for similar communities.

As Enterprise’s senior director of policy focused on homelessness, Lindsay Knotts sees it as her job to make sure policymakers stay focused on strategies that work and build more support for them. We recently spoke with Knotts about the importance of partnership and persistence, and advancing proven strategies for the long haul.

Housing Development Alliance helps Eastern Kentucky communities recover and rebuild after the devastating floods in 2022.

Lawmakers have introduced bipartisan legislation that would make the New Markets Tax Credit a permanent part of the tax code, solidifying a program that has supported more than 8,500 business and community-driven projects and created more than a million jobs across the country since it was created in 2000.