Equitable Development

A collection of blog posts on themes of equitable and inclusive economic development.

Energy Funding Finder to Reduce Pollution, Lower Bills, and Encourage Adoption of Clean, Efficient Technologies

We partnered with PA DEP to develop the Energy Funding and Assistance Finder to help communities identify resources for energy projects.

Fourth Economy in the News: April 2024 Roundup

From supporting the growth of the outdoor and cultural economy, to reimagining downtowns and a driverless future, Fourth Economy helps...

Celebrating Women's History Month at Fourth Economy

In honor of Women’s History Month, Fourth Economy is celebrating the women who have uplifted and inspired members of our team. We hope...

A Slam Dunk for Economic Development: The Growing Impact of Women’s Basketball

Image from David Berding/Getty, published in the Atlantic. If you’ve been following college basketball lately, even casually, it’s...

Embedding Equity in Micromobility: A Conversation with Waffiyyah Murray

Waffiyyah Murray is a nationally recognized expert in transportation equity with a background in nonprofit leadership and youth...

A Partnership for Success: Steer and Fourth Economy’s DEIB work in the Shared Micromobility Industry

North American Bikeshare and Scootershare Association (NABSA) is a nonprofit organization committed to providing resources, education,...

Empowering Black Businesses: Client Spotlight on Economic Equity

This Black History Month we are celebrating the work of our clients who have created standout programs that support, uplift, and...

Supporting Economic Mobility and Family Wealth Creation: A Conversation with Kristopher Smith

Kristopher Smith is the Community Development Program Officer at LISC Jacksonville and brings nearly 20 years of experience in community...

Understanding and Addressing Heirship Properties

Nationally, the current gap between Black and white homeownership (29.4%) is wider than it was in 1960 (27%). Geographic segregation...