Driving Equitable Growth in St. Louis with Neal Richardson | Episode 19

This week on Insight City, John Berglund sat down with Neal Richardson, President & CEO of St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC). With a strong background in real estate finance and community development, Richardson is dedicated to fostering equitable economic opportunities throughout the city. Since taking the helm of SLDC in June 2021, he has implemented an ambitious Economic Justice Action Plan, strategically guiding the investment of $246 million in federal funds into marginalized communities, particularly in North City. Under Richardson's leadership, SLDC has undergone a significant transformation, including rebranding, restructuring, and facilitating several major business attraction and expansion projects that are shaping the future of St. Louis.

 

Insight City: The city is talking. Are we listening? Insight City provides a space for dialogue with thought leaders, innovators, and community builders from St. Louis and beyond, exploring urban development, innovation, and the keys to creating a thriving urban core. Tune in weekly with your host John Berglund, an architect, developer and author, for insightful conversation at The Post Building in the Downtown North Insight District of St. Louis.

 

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