Vision
We envision an America where every neighborhood is a pathway to prosperity and opportunity for the people who call it home.
Mission
Purpose Built Communities combines the best practice, policy, and research in housing, education, community wellbeing, and economic vitality to help neighbors and local leaders deliver transformation to create pathways to prosperity for all residents. This approach makes it possible for residents to experience increased upward mobility and improved health outcomes in their neighborhoods.
Values
Possibility: Our purpose is proving the possible, not settling for the probable.
Impact: We take action and build bridges to create lasting impact.
Community: We cultivate connected, mutually contributing communities.
Unlocking Neighborhood Potential
We partner with local leaders to unleash the power and promise within neighborhoods, where policies and practices have historically created barriers to opportunity. Our comprehensive model brings together affordable, mixed-income housing, a cradle-to-college education pathway, community wellness initiatives, and economic vitality—designed and driven by a dedicated nonprofit Community Quarterback Organization. Through collaboration with residents and partners, this approach preserves rich cultural histories, strengthens connections, and creates pathways for every resident to lead a thriving, choice-filled life.
Fueling Neighborhood Transformation
We work hand-in-hand with local neighborhood organizations committed to lasting change, providing expertise, resources, and advocacy to support their efforts. As they implement our holistic model, we help them develop and advance strategies that center resident voices and turn community-driven visions into reality. Through this collaborative approach, we remove barriers, accelerate impact, and create neighborhoods where every person has the opportunity to thrive.
Shaping the Future of Neighborhood Transformation
We understand that to meet the needs of communities across the country, we must be both practitioners and champions of policy and systems change. Our model has proven successful in improving outcomes for residents in the neighborhoods where we are invited to work, setting a new standard for community-driven transformation. Through collaborations with partners—each a leader in their field—we develop tested strategies and best practices, further strengthening our impact.
