The purpose of this talk is to walk away understanding the difference between intentional efforts to revitalize a neighborhood and unintentional gentrification. It is also an opportunity to embrace development as more than a one-sided conversation. Sometimes the best development ideas can have long-lasting consequences to a community. Kyle Shenandoah is a community leader and advocate in Grays Ferry. As the VP of the Grays Ferry Civic Association, he has been instrumental in the rise of newfound revitalization in South Philadelphia. He adapts a three-pong approach toward reducing poverty through advocacy of accessible housing, workforce development, and equitable transit. In response to resident needs, Kyle co-founded the Tasker Morris Neighbors Association where he regularly organizes community meetings with developers and community leaders. His most recent achievement is his successful advocacy of the SEPTA 49 route. Through conversations with the community and SEPTA, Kyle was pivotal connecting his neighborhood to University City, 30th Street Station, and Fairmount. Due to Kyle's impact, he's received several awards including a congressional commendation, mayoral & city council citations, 1st place for The Philadelphia Innovations Awards, and recently received The 2019 Community Leader Award from PACDC. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at [ Ссылка ]

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