Expanding Access to Resources and Capital for Equitable Home Ownership
Delanie West
City of Cleveland — Department of Community Development
DELANIE WEST is an award-winning creative leader in product & brand development, global business strategy, and marketing. She is the founder of Be Super Creative and Hello Delanie, and has held leadership roles at Faber-Castell, Wilton Brands, NBC Universal, and the Cleveland Institute of Art and Design. A recognized thought leader and diversity advocate, she’s lectured at Columbia Business School and serves on multiple boards. West holds a degree from Hampton University and an MBA from Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management.
Project
The City of Cleveland is advancing its 10-year Equitable Housing Plan to address historical housing disparities and expand homeownership opportunities, particularly for low to moderate-income residents and underserved communities. This initiative focuses on developing strategic recommendations to align housing production initiatives with financial services that increase access to capital for homebuyers and homeowners. By implementing these strategies, Cleveland aims to increase affordable homeownership opportunities, build intergenerational wealth, and create a more inclusive housing landscape that benefits all residents across the city.