In this mini-episode of Live with Living Cities, Dr. Ahmed Whitt explores how Opportunity Zones 2.0 could reshape place-based investment to better support equitable economic growth and community wealth building. The conversation examines the policy’s potential, its challenges, and what it will take to ensure capital flows more effectively to historically underserved communities.
In this mini-episode of Live with Living Cities, Dr. Ahmed Whitt explores the evolving landscape of Opportunity Zones and what the next generation of place-based investment policy could mean for communities across the country.
As policymakers revisit and refine Opportunity Zones through new federal legislation, this conversation examines both the promise and the challenges of these incentives. Dr. Whitt breaks down how Opportunity Zones 2.0 could better align private capital with equitable economic development, community wealth building, and long-term local prosperity, while addressing concerns around accountability, displacement, and who truly benefits.
From policy design to real-world impact, this episode offers listeners a deeper understanding of how capital systems can either reinforce inequality or help build stronger, more inclusive local economies.
Tune in for a timely conversation on the future of equitable investment and what it takes to ensure communities are not just included, but prioritized.
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