Why do economic justice solutions work?
March 9, 2026
I’ve been working on a book with Rosa Lee. Our working title is This Shit Works — And Why It Matters. One of my tasks has been compiling case studies
Neighborhood Economics convenes leaders and catalyzes ideas for repairing local economies
What happens when faith leaders sit down with real estate developers? When entrepreneurs design for climate resilience? When capital flows toward community health, not just ROI? We're finding out together!
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Guarantee Pools for Investing in Community Development: A Playbook
January 12, 2026
A group of CDFI and other innovative finance professionals who attended the recent Neighborhood Economics conference in Chicago have been hard at work. They’re building a playbook to address a
The Collective Turn: Expanding the footprint of Neighborhood Economics
December 2, 2025
For years, Neighborhood Economics has focused on the mechanics of local repair: entrepreneurship as a path to wealth for marginalized communities, community-owned real estate, housing that’s “more affordable than affordable,”
The prevailing moral hunger of our day is the desire to repair historic and economic systemic inequities. There are new financial innovations emerging that value justice. Neighborhood Economics is working to connect and catalyze that movement.
Our events bring together streams that typically don’t flow together:
People already working to create thriving, inclusive neighborhoods, local leaders working on community economic development, impact investors who understand the cost of doing good, catalytic foundations and other mission-focused funders, people investing to support local businesses, minority entrepreneurs whose work needs catalytic capital, and people of faith who want to build a more just economy.
Chicago, a city of neighborhoods and bold ideas, sets the stage for this year’s Neighborhood Economics gathering. Known for its architectural legacy, cultural depth, and grassroots organizing power, Chicago is a place where movements are born and community innovation takes root. From the South Side to the West Side, this city holds stories of resilience, reinvention, and radical collaboration. It’s where faith institutions anchor commercial corridors, entrepreneurs tackle food deserts, and climate justice intersects with health equity. Join us in Chicago to explore how the intersections of capital, community, and creativity can unlock what’s next.
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