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Community building versus economic development

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

A problem on Market East and in Philadelphia, they said, is the city government only contemplates the future in response to developers’ wishes. Plus they have a bias against development to begin with, think developers are monsters because they make profits, etc. Cities cost money to operate.

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Building community, connection and commitment for African American federal executives

Partnership for Public Service

To mark Black History Month, I spoke with Tyra Dent, president of the African American Federal Executive Association, a nonprofit organization founded in 2002 that is dedicated to preparing and supporting African Americans for advancement into and within the senior ranks of the federal government. What are a few goals for AAFEA in 2024?