Gregg Lombardi | Executive Director
In this KC Cares interview, Gregg Lombardi, Executive Director of Neighborhood Legal Support of Kansas City, highlights the organization’s work to combat blight and create affordable housing. Focusing on Kansas City’s urban neighborhoods, particularly the Lykins area, the nonprofit uses Missouri’s Abandoned Housing Act to take over and rehabilitate abandoned homes. Through partnerships with local rehabbers, organizations like Habitat for Humanity, and city agencies, Lombardi’s team has restored blighted properties, revitalized parks, and reduced crime. This community-driven model puts power in the hands of local residents, allowing them to decide how properties are redeveloped. Lombardi also discusses the organization’s growth and future plans to continue transforming neighborhoods across the city.
What Nonprofit Questions are Answered?
- What is the Missouri Abandoned Housing Act, and how does it help revitalize neighborhoods?
- How does turning blighted homes into affordable housing reduce crime in urban areas?
- What role do neighborhood residents play in deciding the future of abandoned properties?
- How can other neighborhoods partner with organizations like Neighborhood Legal Support?
- What are the challenges of rehabilitating abandoned properties, and how are they overcome?
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