Iron Sharpens Iron

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Andy is recognized as a thought leader and innovator when it comes to community and economic development. Andy’s policy and advocacy work has included efforts to ensure everyone has a voice in their community. He founded United Voices for Philadelphia and still engages in voter registration and voting advocacy.

Housing 52

Housing Advocacy Voting Economic Development 52

Center for Community Progress

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In their previous role at the West Virginia Community Development Hub, Bennett worked as the primary statewide convener and advocate for land bank-based policies. WVLSC provides as many additional resources for local land banks as possible, including convening monthly meetings to share best practices, training, and advocacy support.

Stewardship 98

Stewardship Legislation Advocacy Parks And Recreation 98

Iron Sharpens Iron

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Andy is recognized as a thought leader and innovator when it comes to community and economic development. Andy’s policy and advocacy work has included efforts to ensure everyone has a voice in their community. He founded United Voices for Philadelphia and still engages in voter registration and voting advocacy.

Housing 40

Housing Advocacy Voting Economic Development 40

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

AUGUST 26, 2023

While not the reason--both outmigration to the suburbs and the earlier creation of the DC Convention Center is why--DC's Capital One Arena certainly hasn't strengthened the presence of Chinese-related community and commerce in what for a long time I have derisively called "Chinablock" in DC. This is definitely true of Capital One Arena in DC.

Advocacy 52

Advocacy Development Community Programs Community Development 52