America’s Comeback Cities: A Turnaround Story

An event of the Bloomberg Center for Cities

America's Comeback Cities: A Turnaround Story


6:00 p.m.
Virtual and The John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum, 79 JFK Street, Cambridge, MA

About the Event

Co-sponsored with the Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School

After decades of disinvestment and post-industrial decline, some U.S. cities are leading revitalization efforts, driving economic growth, and attracting new residents. This panel conversation will explore how mayors are addressing economic, social, and environmental challenges to make progress towards recovery and regrowth.

Please register with a valid Harvard email address to attend in person. Livestreamed event open to all on the IOP’s YouTube channel.

We encourage persons with disabilities to participate in our programs. If you have questions about accommodations or the physical access provided, please contact 617-495-1360 or iop_info@hks.harvard.edu in advance of the event.

Speakers

Paige Cognetti

Paige Cognetti

Mayor of Scranton, Pennsylvania

Eddie D. Melton

Eddie D. Melton

Mayor of Gary, Indiana

Ben Walsh

Ben Walsh

Mayor of Syracuse, New York

Maurice Cox headshot

Maurice Cox

(Moderator), Emma Bloomberg Professor in Residence of Urban Planning and Design, Harvard Graduate School of Design and faculty affiliate, Bloomberg Center for Cities

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