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

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

Overview

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780874204117
Publisher:	Urban Land Institute
Publication date:	01/01/2018
Edition description:	None
Pages:	180
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.40(d)

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.

Table of Contents

Foreword Patrick L. Phillips ix

Preface Janis Bowdler xiv

Preface: Equity: A Natural Next Step in the Evolution of Cities Henry Cisneros xvii

Acknowledgments xxiv

Chapter 1 Introduction 3

Chapter 2 Why Cities Should Focus on Economic Mobility 9

Chapter 3 Place-Based Strategies 25

Chapter 4 People-Based Strategies 91

Chapter 5 Developing Strategic Plans 121

Appendix: Measures for Tracking Outcomes 136

Notes 142