Police brutality and subsequent protests in Ferguson, New York, Baltimore, Oakland, and elsewhere have shined a light on the gross racial inequity in our country, and serve as important reminders that people closest to the problem are also closest to the solutions, yet furthest from resources and …

America’s urban Main Street neighborhoods once served as centers of housing, jobs, and commerce. However, the historical confluence of urban flight and the decline of the industrial era has rendered many urban neighborhoods throughout the country deteriorated and impoverished. Yet, these areas have retained the fundamental characteristics …

More than half the world lives in cities, and that figure is likely to increase to 60 percent by 2030, adding 1.4 billion more people than today, yet the mantra of many real estate investors is that the environmental and social elements necessary to get us to …

Predatory smaller, short term loans (pay day loans) and larger, longer term loans (installment and car title loans) take a significant toll on low and moderate income borrowers. Many people want to eliminate these lenders through regulation or changed laws. But access to credit is crucial for …

Want to know why so many of the B Corp Best For The World Businesses are employee-owned companies? Because employee ownership is a powerful business model that drives strong business metrics, and brings tremendous benefits to employees, families and communities. If you’ve wanted to integrate this business …

“The future is already here; it’s just not evenly distributed.” Technology has radically changed our lives and society; however, the US government and domestic nonprofits face major challenges in adopting new systems and approaches. As these civic entities lag in adopting technology, we will only see further …

We are on the precipice of the transfer of billions of dollars to millennials and women who want to invest their money for good. How do we assure that these dollars land to transform communities and solve pressing social challenges? The capital landscape of cities is changing. …