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

Bowdler, Janis; Cisneros, Henry; Lubell, Jeffrey; Phillips, Patrick L.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0874204100 ISBN 13: 9780874204100

Publisher: Urban Land Institute, 2018

Synopsis

How can cities promote economic mobility, advance equity, and drive growth? Through an analysis of best practices, proven policies, and case study examples, you will get practical insights into how your community can expand opportunity for more citizens and boost economic expansion. The book provides real world examples of both place-based and people-based strategies that are being used successfully to provide more equitable outcomes.

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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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Urban Land Institute
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0874204100
• ISBN 13: 9780874204100
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 180