UrbanRise: Sustainable Housing for the Underserved
UrbanRise: Sustainable Housing for the Underserved
UrbanRise: Sustainable Housing for the Underserved
UrbanRise: Sustainable Housing for the Underserved
2023

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UrbanRise: Sustainable Housing for the Underserved

Sustainable housing and financial education

UrbanRise addresses housing insecurity in California's underserved communities, uniquely merging sustainable housing with financial literacy programs, aligning with SDG 11 for inclusive, safe, and sustainable cities. Unlike typical projects, it empowers residents towards financial independence and responsible homeownership, enhancing community strength. The model not only provides stable living but also skills for ongoing financial stability, integrating residents into a wider societal context through community engagement, and standing out for its comprehensive, impactful approach that paves a pathway to a brighter future.

JURY STATEMENT

UrbanRise aims to build resilient and inclusive cities through encouraging responsible homeownership, strengthening community bonds. initiating activities that integrate residents into the broader societal framework and combining financial education for a comprehensive impact.

WINNER STATEMENT

We are excited to use the prize money to expand our sustainable housing initiatives and financial education programs, ensuring a broader, more profound, and deeply humanistic impact on the lives we aim to uplift.

Design

Tortuga Ventures

Glendale, California, US
Date of Launch
2022

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