Eve Critton, Justin Wheeler, Maya Haptas, Megan Nestor, and Sally J. Guzik16 hours ago3 minCelebrating Women's History Month at Fourth EconomyIn honor of Women’s History Month, Fourth Economy is celebrating the women who have uplifted and inspired members of our team. We hope...
Maya Haptas, Carly Horne, Anne Jensen, and Justin WheelerJan 235 minAdvancing Equity in Placemaking: Making Places Welcoming and InclusiveWhat Is Placemaking? Placemaking is the creation and improvement of public spaces that generate shared value for community members. The...
Justin WheelerAug 23, 20234 minThe ROI of PlacemakingPlacemaking is a powerful concept that has been transforming cities and communities worldwide. It goes beyond traditional urban planning...
Ross Berlin, Maura Kay, and Justin WheelerJun 21, 20234 minAdvancing Equity in Small Businesses: Lessons from BirminghamAccording to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), small businesses (500 or fewer employees) make up 99.9% of all U.S....
Eve Critton, Maura Kay, and Justin WheelerJun 21, 20234 minGreen Gentrification: A Pernicious ParadoxAs cities work to make improvements to advance resiliency and sustainability, a ‘pernicious paradox’ has begun to emerge as neighborhoods...
Maura Kay, Justin Wheeler, and Evan WiseMay 11, 20233 minAdvancing Equity in HousingCreating equitable and inclusive communities requires strategic thinking and creativity. Luckily, there are many strategies civic...