#21 Neighborhood Economic Development with West Village's Joel Anderson

Today, Jackson is chatting with author and developer Joel Anderson. They discuss how to attract young professionals in an era of remote work and how to develop new neighborhoods.

Topics Covered: 

• Joel’s Life and Career Path — (2:45)
• The Value Proposition of Cities — (5:50)
• How Cities Can Attract Talent — (8:40)
• Creating Programs to Attract Remote Workers — (12:35)
• Economic Development and Ownership in the 21st Century— (16:30)
• “The Right Kind of Ownership” in Cities — (18:27)
• The Tragedies of the Privates — (21:15)
• Cabin and Network Ownership — (25:10)
• What West Village Is  — (25:52)
• The Importance of Small Business Owners — 28:12
• Retail in the US Versus Europe — (31:30)
• Funding for the West Village — (38:02)
• Joel’s Experience Using an e-Bike — (41:25)

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Episode Links: 

Joel on Twitter

Joel on Substack

Jackson on Substack

Episode Credits:

Hosted by @JacksonSteger

Sound Engineering by @Prodcolin

Videos and Clips by @McdonnellCallum 

Produced by @PhilippeIze

Distribution by @Alisonclaire and @PhilippeIze