"Generational wealth, that's the key." , JAY Z, Legacy Commemorating Freedom Delayed Juneteenth commemorates freedom delayed. More than 160 years later, another question remains unresolved: What does economic freedom actually look like? For many Black communities, the answer is increasingly tied to a different challenge, not simply the ability to build wealth, but the ability to remain in place long enough to benefit from it. Economic freedom is not just about having access t

Next month, the FIFA World Cup arrives in the United States, bringing millions of visitors, global visibility, and billions in economic activity to host cities and surrounding regions. Shortly after, communities across the country will begin activating programming tied to America250, the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration in July. Together, these events represent one of the largest economic opportunities many communities will experience in a generation. For minority-owned

What role does housing play in a state and local economy in the US today? In a recent episode of Inside Steer: Conversations with Experts, I highlighted that in the dozens of projects Fourth Economy works on across our business each year, whether focused on economic development, workforce, or strategic organisational priorities, housing nearly always emerges as an intersectional issue of our practice areas. Take our work on the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Statewide Housing