About the Episode
This time, Co-host Andrew Seligsohn is joined by Dr. Kenneth Reardon, an engaged scholar and city planning expert at University of Massachusetts Boston and our 2017 Ehrlich Award recipient. Listen in as they discuss his history of challenging & inspiring students to work collaboratively with communities and how strong relationships between higher ed and community members can lead to positive change. They also address the critical issue of gentrification and displacement in America’s growing cities and some of the ways communities in Boston have been successful in facing this challenge. Plus, our three regular co-hosts talk resources and share some wishes for the new year.
Guests
Kenneth Reardon is Professor of Urban Planning and Director of Urban Planning and Community Development at the University of Massachusetts Boston, as well as the recipient of the 2017 Thomas Ehrlich Civically Engaged Faculty Award.
Your Hosts
Andrew Seligsohn
President
Emily J. Shields
Executive Director, Iowa & Minnesota Campus Compact
J.R. Jamison
Executive Director, Indiana Campus Compact