The People’s Plan: How Grassroots Movements Are Redefining Urban Development
Description:
Dr. Teresa Jeter explores the power of community-driven urban planning, showcasing how grassroots movements are reshaping cities through policy advocacy, cooperative housing, and innovative land-use strategies. This keynote highlights real-world successes where residents, not developers, are leading the future of equitable and sustainable urban development.
Key Takeaways:
How grassroots activism influences urban policies and planning
The role of community land trusts and cooperative housing in preventing displacement
Strategies for fostering inclusive, community-led development
How local leaders can push back against top-down urban renewal
This session empowers planners, policymakers, and community advocates with the tools to support bottom-up, people-centered urban transformation.
