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.
Development
Yes! In my backyard!
Two years ago, after careers in financing, government and local economic development, Patrick Quinton co-founded a new startup, called Dweller, in Portland, Oregon. Like all metro areas, Portland faces an affordable housing shortage, and Patrick, from his previous role as head of Portland’s real estate and economic development agency, knew that the city had “the most … [Read more...] about Yes! In my backyard!
The elephant in the region.
Having joined Enterprise Community Partners in 2011, Heather Hood currently oversees efforts in Northern California that ensure low- and moderate-income residents have access to affordable, quality housing. And notably, San Francisco and the Bay Area is one of the front lines of what is a national issue. Enterprise is a national organization, over three and a half decades old, … [Read more...] about The elephant in the region.
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.