Stories

TWO AMERICAS, ONE PATH FORWARD

June 2, 2020 | By

Forward Cities

In 1963, during what is arguably his most well-known speech, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. imagined a time when Blacks in America would be judged by the content of their...

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Trovo Co. Finds CO.STARTERS

May 12, 2020 | By

Kim Louis, Project Manager, New Kensington/Arnold

  Redevelopment efforts in New Kensington, PA have been an exciting journey for the community.  We have been watching the downtown corridor revive as many different people take interest...

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Developing Rapid-Response Plans for Cities to Help Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses in This Time of Economic Crisis

March 27, 2020 | By

Christopher Gergen, Forward Cities CEO

As the extent and impact of COVID-19 becomes more apparent, entrepreneurs and small businesses are on the front lines of its devastating impact–and with their demise comes potentially catastrophic...

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Kansas City Ecosystem Builder Chef Esra England

March 16, 2020 | By

Megan North Shuford

This interview is part of the “Ecosystem Builders” series. More information about the ESHIP Communities program can be found here. Q: What is your deeper “why” behind your commitment and...

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