What We're Reading: The Great DisplacementIn the coming years, millions of Americans will be displaced due to climate change. Extreme weather events mixed with an underfunded...
What If We Fly?: Innovative Ideas from the 2024 Just Economy ConferenceThe Just Economy conference is hosted annually by the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) and is a dedicated space for
Energy Funding Finder to Reduce Pollution, Lower Bills, and Encourage Adoption of Clean, Efficient TechnologiesWe 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 RoundupFrom 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 EconomyIn honor of Women’s History Month, Fourth Economy is celebrating the women who have uplifted and inspired members of our team. We hope...
Exploring America's Best: A Year in Place-Making ReviewTraveling across the country this past year, I've witnessed firsthand how cities and towns creatively shape their identities. From South...
Three Themes from the 2023 CDFA National Development Finance SummitThe 2023 CDFA National Development Finance Summit highlighted the work of economic and community developers nationwide who are financing...
City of (Falling) BridgesMy hometown, Pittsburgh, has become a joke of sorts. It began when a bus fell into a sinkhole in the middle of downtown, and it got worse...
The ROI of PlacemakingPlacemaking is a powerful concept that has been transforming cities and communities worldwide. It goes beyond traditional urban planning...