Tools
Racial Wealth Audit
The Institute on Assets and Social Policy; DemosThis interactive online tool uses real-world examples to help policymakers and advocates explore and understand the causes and effects of the racial wealth gap.
Budget Resources
Mass BudgetShortly after each major state budget release, MassBudget produce a written Budget Monitor that analyzes major proposals across a range of key areas (e.g. education, transportation, health care, revenue).
Inclusive, Local Sourcing: Purchasing for People and Place
Democracy CollaborativeThis toolkit provides hospital and health system leaders with the tools they need to harness their everyday business operations to improve community health through procurement and purchasing focused on locally-owned businesses.
MAPC Local Access Score
MAPCThe Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC)'s active transportation network utility score for each segment of roadway indicates how useful that street segment is for connecting residents with schools, shops, restaurants, parks, and transit stations.
Tools for Cultivating and Connecting Leaders
Living CitiesA well curated toolkit to support effective and adaptive leadership
Glossary for Senior-Related Housing and Healthcare Terms in Massachusetts
The Community Builders, Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly, and LeadingAge MAThis glossary is intended to provide a primer on housing and healthcare terms, so that professionals in both housing and healthcare can work collaboratively to ensure that there is sufficient and high-quality housing and services for older adults.
The Cost of Affordable Housing: Does it Pencil Out?
Urban Institute and the National Housing ConferenceThis interactive online tool illustrates how charging rents affordable to low-income families makes it difficult to finance affordable housing without subsidy.
Health Disadvantage Index Tool
Public Health InstituteMapping tool allows user to explore health disparities in a region
Documentaries about Gentrification
Gentrification Learning CommunityThese films can be used to learn about issues of gentrification in America
Jargon Buster- Build Healthy Places Network
Build Healthy Places NetworkTool demystifies community development and public health jargon terms for those working with peers in other sectors
Gentrification Learning Community Resources
Gentrification Learning Community-Mel King InstituteThis compendium of resources studied by the gentrification learning community includes broad perspectives for defining and tackling issues of gentrification
Pedestrian Infrastructure: Strategies for improving pedestrian safety through low-cost traffic calming
WalkBostonTool provides examples of low-cost measures to calm traffic and enhance safety on municipal streets and state roads
Shared Ownership Toolkit
Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE)Explore case studies, videos and resources on how to create a shared ownership business enterprise
Community Development Acronyms
MACDCList of definitions for common terminology for community development and affordable housing
Resources from the Massachusetts Community and Banking Council
Massachusetts Community and Banking CouncilExplore MCBC's compendium of resources on their new website intended for boosting the availability of credit and financial services in low-income communities
Racial Equity Tools
Center for Assessment and Policy DevelopmentThis site offers tools, research, tips, curricula and ideas for people who want to increase their own understanding and to help those working toward justice at every level – in systems, organizations, communities and the culture at large.
TAP Resident Programs Catalog
MassHousing TAP ProgramCatalog offers on-site workshops and programs for residents to TAP members
Sample CDC Policies and Procedures
Local Initiatives Support CorporationSample guide outlines Community Development Corporation organizational policies and procedures in line with requirements for federal funding
Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Mapping Tool
Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentMapping tool from HUD allows communities to explore race disparities and fair housing considerations in their area
Assessment of Fair Housing Tool
Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentLocal governments can use this tool to assess their communities' compliance with the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) rule
Ready to Respond: Disaster Staffing Tookit
Enterprise Community PartnersToolkit outlines roles for staff in the case of natural disaster to protect properties, residents and ensure business continuity
Ready to Respond: Strategies for Multifamily Building Resilience
Enterprise Community PartnersGuidebooks includes strategies for protecting buildings and residents during natural disasters
Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Rule Guidebook
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentGuidebook explains the new AFFH rule and how to plan communities in compliance with fair housing guidelines
MassHousing HomeOwnership Video Series
MassHousingVideo series is designed to help would-be home buyers and organizations who assist homebuyers
Metrics for Healthy Communities
Build Healthy Places NetworkWebsite gives sample logic models for cross-sector health oriented initatives
Pro Bono Analytics for Non-Profit Organizations
INFORMSLearn about the pro-bono analytics software that nonprofit organizations can use to analyze data
All in Cities Initiative
PolicyLinkToolkit includes policy ideas, data and assistance to advance racial economic inclusion and equitable growth
Advancing Racial Equity and Transforming Government: A Resource Guide
Government Alliance on Race & EquityResource guide includes lessons learned from practitioners on how to advance racial equity in governments
MeasureUp
Build Healthy Communities NetworkExplore tools and resources to help you measure and describe your program's impact on famillies and communities
Addressing Community Opposition to Affordable Housing Development: A Fair Housing Toolkit
Housing Alliance of PennsylvaniaLearn about how to effectively address the concerns of those opposed to affordable housing development in their communities
Consolidated Planning/CHAS Data
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy data can be used to explore the extent of housing problems and housing needs, particularly for low income households.
Community Resources for Boards
BoardSourceSet of guides on everything for nonprofit boards, from how to take minutes to financial and fundraising issues.
The Impact of LIHTC in Massachusetts
Affordable Housing Rental A.C.T.I.O.N.Factsheet covers the positive impact of LIHTC in Massachusetts from 1986-2013
Free Management Library
Authencity ConsultingLibrary provides resources on management related topics including operations, fundraising, HR, communications etc.
Social Justice Communications Toolkit
Opportunity AgendaThis toolkit provides communications strategies for promoting equity and social justice
Beyond Confrontation: Community-Centered Policing Tools
PolicyLinkThis series of toolkits can help communities and law enforcement understand strategies to build mutual trust and respect, increase safety in communities, and minimize senseless killings and excessive use of force by police.
Creating Opportunities for Families Through Resident Services: A Practitioner's Manual
Enterprise, Freddie MacManual provides guidance on how to create and offer effective services for residents
MA Coalition Finder
The Community Health Training InstituteFind local coalitions working towards healthier communities in Massachusetts
CDC Community Health Improvement Navigator
Centers for Disease Control and PreventionTool provides examples of best practices for how health centers can engage in community improvement projects
2015 Enterprise Green Communities Criteria
EnterpriseCriteria required to become a certified green community from Enterprise