Gentrification, a form of economic development that results in high-income residents moving to low-income areas and displacing existing residents in the process, has been widespread in urban communities across the United States. Given the trend, is it possible to implement economic development strategies that benefit existing residents and allow them to remain connected to place? This roundtable will explore case studies and research on economic development in low-income communities and will discuss strategies to maintain and strengthen community wellbeing, including improving health outcomes, providing equal opportunities, and improving neighborhood safety.
Moderator
Janell Ross, Reporter, The Washington Post
Panelists:
- Hector Cordero-Guzman, Professor, The School of Public Affairs, CUNY
- Christy Finsel, Executive Director, Oklahoma Native Assets Coalition
- Gil Berry, Executive Director, Gil Berry and Associates, Inc.
- Patricia Smith, Senior Policy Advisor, The Reinvestment Fund
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- Janell Ross
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- Christy Finsel, Hector Cordero-Guzman, Janell Ross
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- Hector Cordero-Guzman
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- Patricia Smith
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- Patricia Smith, Gil Berry
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- Christy Finsel, Hector Cordero-Guzman
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- Gil Berry
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- Patricia Smith, Gil Berry
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- Hector Cordero-Guzman, Janell Ross
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- Patricia Smith, Christy Finsel, Hector Cordero-Guzman
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- Panel
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- Audience Q&A
