The world is reeling from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting economic downturns. Add to this levels of civil unrest not seen since the 1960s and governments which are more ideologically polarized than ever before. How then do we collaborate to solve the enormously complex problems of our times? The federal government plays an important part as the … [Read more...] about The power of cities.
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Empowered through the Blockchain.
The blockchain is not as complicated as you might think. “Blocks” are just digital pieces of information and the “chain” is the public database where the blocks are stored. The block Each block (or digital piece of information) might include transactions, participants, dates, times or identifying information. This doesn’t necessarily reveal your name as the blocks use … [Read more...] about Empowered through the Blockchain.
Power mapping and impact.
Impact investing has grown globally in both depth and sophistication and is now valued at $USD715 billion according to a 2020 study by Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN). But there are still many challenges. Here in the US, most of those funds are invested into cities and gentrifying areas, and although many low-income communities are beginning to see more capital … [Read more...] about Power mapping and impact.
Back to the Future!
Christopher Leinberger has had a singular career embedded in urban land use issues – as a strategist, teacher, developer, researcher and author. Recently retired from academia, he most recently taught at George Washington University as the Charles Bendit Distinguished Scholar & Research Professor and chair of the Center for Real Estate and Urban Analysis. His new venture is … [Read more...] about Back to the Future!
Jumpstarting a community.
Ken Weinstein is a highly respected entrepreneur and developer based in the Philadelphia metro area. He is the founder and president of Philly Office Retail, an organization which has renovated and restored over 300 vacant and deteriorated properties and now owns and manages more than 800,000 square feet of space. "I was really inspired by my landlady," he once said, "She had … [Read more...] about Jumpstarting a community.