Building Equitable Cities: How to Drive Economic Mobility and Regional Growth

Janis Bowdler, Henry Cisneros, Jeffrey Lubell, Patrick L. Phillips (Foreword by)

$17.95

Publication Date: January 1st, 2018

Publisher:

Urban Land Institute

ISBN:

9780874204117

Pages:

180

Description

Discover how local government and business leaders are working together to improve services in underserved neighborhoods, to add affordable housing, and to strengthen education, workforce, and financial outcomes for all – and how these efforts are paying off in terms of economic growth for the region. This book covers best practices and proven policies, providing readers with replicable tools, techniques, and processes

About the Author

Janis Bowdler is the global head of community development, small business, and financial health strategies within Global Philanthropy for JPMorgan Chase & Co., a leader in corporate philanthropy that dedicates about $250 million a year to driving inclusive growth. Henry Cisneros is chairman and cofounder of CityView, which invests in urban residential real estate projects, and is chairman of the executive committee of Siebert Cisneros Shank, a national public and corporate markets finance firm. Jeffrey Lubell is the director of housing and community initiatives at Abt Associates, a mission-driven, global leader in research, evaluation, and program implementation in the fields of health, social, and environmental policy. Patrick L. Phillips is the global chief executive officer of the Urban Land Institute. Since taking the chief executive position in 2009, Phillips has overseen an expansion of ULI’s global reach, guiding the Institute’s focus on creating thriving communities in rapidly urbanizing countries.