Multi-City Initiative

The National Rebuild Network

A coordinated initiative connecting local housing stability programs with The Public Lyceum's research and reporting capabilities.

Network Structure

The National Rebuild Network operates as a hub-and-spoke model, with The Public Lyceum serving as the central research and coordination hub, and local cities implementing programs tailored to their specific markets.

The Public Lyceum — Research Hub

National research, reporting, and coordination center

  • Publishes flagship reports and research
  • Develops educational frameworks and resources
  • Coordinates media and institutional relationships
  • Facilitates cross-market learning and insights

Local Cities — Implementation

Market-specific programs and community engagement

  • Apply research insights to local contexts
  • Conduct community briefings and education
  • Engage local stakeholders and partners
  • Provide field-level insights to research hub

Network Cities

The National Rebuild Network is expanding across key markets, with each city implementing programs tailored to local housing challenges.

Active

Raleigh, North Carolina

The inaugural National Rebuild Network city. Raleigh Rebuild implements TPL research through community briefings, civic convenings, and local engagement focused on housing stability and property resolution in the Triangle region.

Learn about Raleigh Rebuild
Planned

Charlotte, North Carolina

Planned expansion into the Charlotte metropolitan area. Charlotte's rapidly growing housing market presents similar challenges to Raleigh, with opportunities for research-informed intervention.

Future

Detroit, Michigan

Long-term expansion planned for Detroit. Detroit's unique housing challenges—including vacant properties, tax foreclosure, and land bank dynamics—offer opportunities for research on distressed property resolution.

Network Benefits

The National Rebuild Network creates value for cities, institutions, and communities through coordinated research and implementation.

For Cities

Access to TPL research and frameworks; opportunities for cross-market learning; connection to national media and institutional networks.

For Institutions

Alignment with trusted research platform; opportunities for underwriting and support; connection to local implementation networks.

For Communities

Access to research and education; engagement with local implementation efforts; voice in addressing local housing challenges.

Explore the Network

Learn more about The Public Lyceum's research and local implementation initiatives.