EPISODE · Feb 11, 2026 · 23 MIN
Episode 20: Legacy, Inheritance and Resilience in Houston's Fifth Ward (Part 2) (Season 2 - Episode 10)
from The Community Effect: A NeighborWorks America Podcast · host NeighborWorks America
In Part 2 of this conversation on The Community Effect, Marietta Rodriguez, president & CEO of NeighborWorks America, continues her discussion with Kathy Flanagan Payton, president & CEO of Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corp., on how Houston’s historic Fifth Ward responds to natural disasters, economic shocks and rapid neighborhood change. Legacy, Inheritance and Resilience in Houston’s Fifth Ward (Part 2) explores how mixed-income development, disaster recovery and cross-sector partnerships strengthen housing supply and protect long-term community stability. From the award-winning redevelopment of St. Elizabeth Place to strategies that prioritize accountability and collaboration, this episode highlights what it means to rebuild with intention.
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In Part 2 of this conversation on The Community Effect, Marietta Rodriguez, president & CEO of NeighborWorks America, continues her discussion with Kathy Flanagan Payton, president & CEO of Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corp., on how Houston’s historic Fifth Ward responds to natural disasters, economic shocks and rapid neighborhood change.
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Episode 20: Legacy, Inheritance and Resilience in Houston's Fifth Ward (Part 2) (Season 2 - Episode 10)
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