Wednesday, January 21 – January Series Calvin University – MAJORA CARTER 12:30 P.M.

Majora Carter – Developing Healthy, Equitable Cities for All

Majora Carter will share how economic diversity is a cornerstone of healthy, vibrant communities. Guided by her experience in urban revitalization, Majora illustrates how low-status communities need to use the same talent-retention strategies that successful business implement, reducing the brain-drain that cripples local economic progress.

Majora Carter is a real estate developer and urban revitalization strategy consultant who teaches at Princeton University. Born and raised in the South Bronx, she has led the creation of economic development, green infrastructure, and technology inclusion projects nationwide. Majora founded Sustainable South Bronx and Green For All and launched innovative ventures like Boogie Down Grind and StartUp Box. Her work has earned her eight honorary PhDs and numerous national awards.

Learn more about her at ww.majoracartergroup.com.

This lecture will be broadcast live at the Dogwood Center from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Admission is free.

For more information on the Calvin University January Series click here

The Dogwood Center, a remote site for the Calvin University January Series, is supported in part by the Fremont Area Community Foundation.