Sasha Abramsky, Journalist and Author
Sasha Abramsky, journalist and author, discussed the poverty he has witnessed across America and how it is a “corrosive brew capable of eating away at the underpinnings of democratic life…”
Conference 2014 Videos: Possibility Takes Place
Purpose Built held its fifth annual Network Member Conference in Charlotte, NC from September 29 to October 1, and it was the best one we’ve had yet. We had 340 people from 45 communities across the country…
2014 Purpose Built Communities Conference Highlights
A sampling of highlights from the 2014 Purpose Built Communities Network Member Conference, held in Charlotte, NC from September 29 - October 1. The fifth annual conference was the largest ever, with 340 attendees from 45 communities from across the country.
Gene Wade, Founder and CEO of UniversityNow
In 2013, Forbes recognized Gene Wade, Founder and CEO of UniversityNow, as one of the most disruptive forces in education. Leveraging advances in technology and pedagogy, UniversityNow is building a network of universities that represent the most affordable and accessible way for anyone to earn a college degree from an accredited U.S. university.
Reflections from Kelli Stammers, Resident of East Village in Indianapolis
Kelli Stammers,a resident of East Village in Indianapolis, IN tells her personal story of perseverance and achievement .
Michael Peterson, President and COO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation
Michael Peterson, President and COO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation discussed the connection between a strong fiscal outlook, where our long-term debt is stabilized over time, and a growing, thriving economy. Unfortunately, despite recent improvements in near-term deficits, America’s long-term fiscal challenges remain and this threatens our economic future in communities across the country. Unless we change course, rising debt and interest payments will weigh down our economy, divert resources from critically needed public and private investments, increase the likelihood of a fiscal crisis, and limit our flexibility to respond to such a crisis
Reflections from Doug Peters, Drew Charter School
Doug Peters is a graduate of Drew Charter School in the East Lake neighborhood of Atlanta, GA. Here he discussed the impact Drew had on his life and the opportunities it made available to him.
Jay Bilas, ESPN Broadcaster
Jay Bilas, ESPN Broadcaster, Author and Attorney delivered the closing speech of the Fifth Annual Purpose Built Communities Network Member Conference in Charlotte, NC on October 1, 2014. He discussed how he developed his leadership skills and the notion of “toughness,” the title of his recent book, sharing experiences from his athletic career and beyond.
Carol Redmon Naughton, Purpose Built Communities
Carol Redmon Naughton, Senior Vice President at Purpose Built Communities provides an overview of the Purpose Built Model and how it is implemented in communities across the United States.
Ian Galloway & Dr. Doug Jutte
Ian Galloway, Senior Investment Associate at The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and Dr. Doug Jutte, Executive Director, Build Healthy Places Network discussed how health happens in neighborhoods, and yet, of the $2.7 trillion spent on healthcare annually, only a sliver goes to neighborhood improvement. Why? For one, the people in the community development sector don’t know the people in the health business.
Reflections from LaShelle Penn, Columbia Parc
LaShelle Penn discussed the impact Hurricane Katrina and the revitalization of Columbia Parc at the Bayou District had on her life.
Reflections from Shannon Longino, East Lake Meadows
Shannon Longino, a former resident and community leader from the East Lake Meadows public housing development, discusses how the revitalization of East Lake impacted her life and the changes she observed.
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