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NR101vcx: The Essential Tools of Successful Neighborhood Revitalization - October 26, 2026
Online Course | Beginner
NR101vcx: The Essential Tools of Successful Neighborhood Revitalization
This course introduces you to the essential tools for successful neighborhood revitalization, including community analysis, visioning, and action planning. You’ll learn how to assess neighborhood conditions, engage stakeholders, and develop SMART objectives that align with community goals. Through interactive exercises, you’ll practice creating vision statements, identifying priorities, and drafting action steps. You’ll also explore how to apply a Comprehensive Community Development (CCD) framework into your planning. Whether you’re new to revitalization or seeking a structured approach, this course equips you to lead impactful change in any community.
What You'll Learn
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Learn to analyze neighborhoods, set goals, and create action plans for revitalization success.
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Engage residents and stakeholders to build a shared vision and drive community-led change.
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Apply practical tools and data to design inclusive, effective revitalization strategies for any neighborhood.
Live Session Schedule
Day 1:
Monday, October 26, 2026
Session 1: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST | Session 2: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST
Day 3:
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Session 1: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST | Session 2: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST
Your Instructor
Susan Harden
Faculty Member | NeighborWorks
Susan Harden, FAICP is Vice President of Circlepoint, a woman-owned small business. For nearly thirty years, she has built her career around community-based planning and visioning, striving to create a network of healthier, more livable communities, downtowns, and neighborhoods. Susan is the co-author of “Placemaking on a Budget”, a handbook for community members to enhance sense of place and is an adjunct faculty member teaching in the graduate program in Urban Planning & Public Policy at UC Irvine. She has degrees in Architectural Studies and Environmental Studies from the University of Kansas and a Masters in Urban Planning from Arizona State University.
What Learners Are Saying
"This course gave me exactly what I needed to get started in housing counseling. The practical tools and real-world examples made it easy to apply what I learned immediately with my clients."
Maria Rodriguez
Housing Counselor, Urban CDC
"As someone transitioning from social work into housing counseling, this course provided the perfect foundation. The content was incredibly relevant to my daily work."
David Chen
Community Development Specialist
"The instructor's expertise really shines through in every module. I appreciated the balance of theory and practical application."
Sarah Johnson
Housing Program Manager
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