Katrina Johnston-Zimmerman is an urban anthropologist working to create better cities for people through the lens of anthropology. Currently her work is focused on Philadelphia, where she is a SmartCityPHL Data Fellow, working on the implementation of the SmartCityPHL Roadmap. As an anthropologist, Katrina is curious about us - homo sapiens - and why we behave the way we do … [Read more...] about Women-led Cities.
Equity
Superpowers.
"What do you think of as your superpower?" asks Devin. "My superpower is when someone says “no” to me, that just makes me go harder" says Eve. "Seriously, I have incredible stick-to-it-iveness. My superpower is endurance." Listen to the podcast for more about Eve and her superpowers! Logo from Superpowers for Good … [Read more...] about Superpowers.
100% Community.
Tosha Wilson was born in the community she serves and is a proud graduate of Evanston Township High School in Evanston, Illinois. She received her bachelor's degree from Illinois State University in Communications and her master's degree in Children's Law and Police from Loyola University School of Law. In 2018, Tosha Wilson and Jacqui White had the idea of opening The … [Read more...] about 100% Community.
Project Destined.
Cedric Bobo is the CEO and Co-founder of Project Destined, a social impact vehicle that trains urban youth and military veterans to be owners and stakeholders in the communities in which they live, work and play. Prior to founding Project Destined, Cedric spent over 20 years as an investor and investment banker including over 10 years at The Carlyle Group where he committed … [Read more...] about Project Destined.
$0 Fares.
“Kansas City’s Zero Fare transit program shows major success – and what still needs to be done. It’s been three years since Kansas City voted to make its public transit free. Can it keep going?" writes Sandy Smith for Next City. In 2019 Kansas City council were unanimous in their vote to make pubic transit free, making it the first large city in the US to … [Read more...] about $0 Fares.