Next City

Takeaways From A Tumultuous Year in Economic Justice


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After a year marked by the undermining of public resources, community development is adapting by finding ways to make progress more resilient.
In this episode, Next City Senior Economic Justice Correspondent Oscar Perry Abello looks back at some of the biggest stories from a turbulent year on his beat and draws on what he heard during a national book tour for “The Banks We Deserve.”
It’s not all bad news, as Abello looks for signs of a response to the disruptions.
“I think maybe just maybe we are entering an uptick in the wave—the up and down waves of community power in community and economic development,” said Abello.
Abello highlights the examples of Philadelphia’s Kensington Corridor Trust, the Kingsbridge Armory in the Bronx, and Denver’s Tierra Colectiva, showing how each model for community-led ownership is evolving the sector. Plus, Abello outlines where community development leaders are exploring new sources of funding beyond Washington.

nextcity.org Next City’s Top Stories on Economic Justice in 2025

Catch up on this year’s most-read reporting on inclusive finance, community development and economic empowerment.

https://nextcity.org/urbanist-news/next-citys-top-stories-on-economic-justice-in-2025

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The Banks We Deserve

Oscar Perry Abello’s new book shows how banks’ money-creation power can be democratized. Helping communities tap into that power could address our climate, housing and economic crises.

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