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As a unique advocacy coalition, LOCUS brings together purpose-driven investors and partners to advance and affect smart growth policy and outcomes at the federal, state, and local levels.
LOCUS’ mission also reflects SGA’s North Star: we envision a country where no matter where you live, or who you are, you can enjoy living in a place that is healthy, prosperous, and resilient.
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Funding and Financing For LOCUS
Together, LOCUS members work to increase funding and financing for smart growth development, improve regulations at all levels of government to support smart growth, and change federal programs to improve housing and transportation options for all Americans.
LOCUS members have a voice in state capitols and in Washington; opportunities to network with like-minded professionals; new ideas, resources, and learning opportunities through LOCUS’ policy resources and newsletters; and a platform to showcase their projects and enhance their commitment to triple-bottom-line development.
With unprecedented funding supporting infrastructure and investment in communities nationwide, LOCUS is poised for continued impact in 2024.
LOCUS enables smart growth development that strengthens community, prosperity, and environmental health by:
- Building and engaging a diverse coalition—driven by the private sector—around issues of development and mobility.
- Advocating for development and mobility policies that catalyze federal, state, and local change.
- Providing members with the resources and tools needed to drive change in development and mobility policies in their own communities.
Technical assistance
Community engagement is a core part of technical assistance, including in-person and virtual workshops and events. Deliverables resulting from technical assistance can include:
- Technical and community-facing reports and presentations
- Equitable development strategies or plans
- Policy toolkits
- Infographics and visual materials
- Legislative policy analyses
- Innovative events and engagement approaches
- and case studies of national best practices.
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Drawing from the insight and perspectives of the industry leadership in the membership, LOCUS produces compelling research on real estate and land use topics. LOCUS regularly releases new research and quantitative analyses addressing barriers to smart growth, areas of opportunity, and best practices. Recent research projects include Opportunity Zones and the Great Real Estate Reset. LOCUS research can include:
- Policy analysis
- Analysis of industry trends pertaining to smart growth and triple-bottom-line real estate development
- Quantitative analysis considering municipal fiscal impacts and real estate valuation
- Case studies
Events
LOCUS regularly hosts events, including members’ meetings and the LOCUS Summit and contributes to SGA events such as the annual Equity Summit. LOCUS welcomes partners to promote, support or contribute to the strategic direction for these convenings. Events regularly hosted with partners include:
- LOCUS LinkUps: LOCUS LinkUps are regionally-focused networking events where LOCUS members can explore and learn about new projects or sites poised for TOD and walkable, sustainable development.
- LinkUps have been hosted in-person and virtually, and can be arranged to coincide with the release of an RFP or other new opportunity, especially when aligned with transit infrastructure.
- LinkUp events offer one-of-a-kind business development opportunities for members to connect, grow, and diversify their visibility in the real estate and smart growth sector. While registration for LinkUps is open to interested developers and investors, attendance is free for members of the LOCUS Coalition.
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