In the fall of 2022, building on previous research, advocacy, webinars and grantmaking to support
community ownership models, SPARCC convened a four-part series that brought together leaders
from all six SPARCC metro areas for shared learning and support. Through workshops, peer
presentations, and discussion, the series sought to distill key aspects, challenges, and lessons from
the field related to four components of the community ownership ecosystem – Collaborative
Networks, Resident Leadership, Policy, and Financing Strategies. This document summarizes the key
insights and highlights from this series and is intended to serve as a handy reference for revisiting
and contextualizing our collective learnings.