School Centered Neighborhood Development: From Theory to Action

Join the MassINC Policy Center and Urban Edge on Wednesday, February 12th, to discuss how Boston and other Massachusetts cities can plan for vibrant urban neighborhoods with schools at the center. This meeting will bring leaders from education, housing, and community development together to talk about how they bridge gaps and collaborate to make for more successful students and stronger, more resilient neighborhoods.

We will explore a new prepared by the MassINC Policy Center and the United Way of Massachusetts Bay and hear from Carol Naughton, the CEO of Purpose Built Communities and one of the leading practitioners in the country in developing mixed-income neighborhoods where children can thrive.

Featured speakers include:

• Carol Naughton, CEO, Purpose Built Communities
• Rob Watson, Executive Director, EdRedesign Lab, Harvard School of Education
• Vanessa Calderón-Rosado, CEO, Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción (IBA)

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