Investment, Jobs and Recovery

The Infrastructure Jobs and Recovery Act and a robust pipeline of infrastructure projects can harness NYC’s growth, recovery, and equity goals. In a conversation moderated by Gregg Bishop, Greater NY nonprofit leaders Hope Knight, Davon Russell, and Michelle de la Uz talk about what’s needed for success.

Opportunity

“The last time we had this moment was FDR’s New Deal”

Intentionality

“Make sure every dollar invested pays dividends in multiple ways”

Equity

“Make this work for everyone and for families across the city”

Transparency

“Combine community engagement and regional focus”

Collaboration

“Communicate better with our communities that these projects are coming”

The full video of the conversation can be seen here.

Gregg Bishop is the Executive Director of the Social Justice Fund at the Joe and Clara Tsai Foundation; Hope Knight is the President & CEO-designate of Empire State Development and was President & CEO of Greater Jamaica Development Corporation (Queens); Davon Russell is President of Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation (Bronx); Michelle de la Uz is the Executive Director of Fifth Avenue Committee, Inc. (Brooklyn)