Theory of Change

PHW organizes its efforts around four core pillars - Welcome, Invest, Lift, and Liven - which together form the foundation of the organization’s Theory of Change. These values-driven pillars are intentionally applied within key corridors to ensure that real estate, public spaces, and community programming work in harmony to strengthen quality of life. Each pillar is tied to clear, measurable outcomes that help PHW track progress toward its mission and ensure accountability to the communities it serves.

W

We WELCOME through Connection, Safety, Building Bridges

I

We INVEST through People, Housing, Business District

  • % of housing in good repair; % of residents stably housed for 3+ years; % of households spending less than 30% of income on housing

  • Number and diversity of available housing units at varying affordability levels

  • % of owner-occupied homes

  • Number of active businesses in corridor; % minority-or locally owned

  • Occupancy rate of commercial store fronts; % of vacancy vs blighted properties in business districts; Amount of TIF funds raised annually

L

We LIFT through Stories, Assets, Upward Mobility

  • Median household income and local employment rates

  • Number of residents participating in arts/cultural programs annually

  • Number of resident-led initiatives, media stories, or features highlighting community assets

  • Graduation Rates of students who live in Price Hill

L

We LIVEN through Livability, Activated Spaces , Placemaking

  • Number of public events/activations annually per corridor

  • % decrease in vacant or blighted properties

  • Walk Score or % of residents with safe, accessible pedestrian routes to core amenities

  • Residents who report spending dollars in Price Hill vs. traveling for a similar good or service