On February 5, BBH’s Gen2Gen program hosted a panel discussion highlighting innovation in housing and neighborhood revitalization. Representatives from the partner organizations of the Jackson Square Redevelopment Initiative (JSRI) in Jamaica Plain discussed their unique approach to development that brings community organizing, affordable housing, and small business opportunities together to create a more inclusive community….
Gen2Gen Panel Event: Innovation & Community Building in Jackson Square
Gen2Gen Presents: What: Empowering Community: Lessons in Innovation from the Jackson Square Partnership Where: 75 Amory Avenue Apartments, Jamaica Plain When: Monday, February 5 at 6PM Come learn about the Jackson Square Redevelopment Initiative (JSRI), a comprehensive, multi-phased project in Jamaica Plain, is one of the largest community-driven neighborhood revitalization projects in the United States. The…
Gen2Gen Brings Emerging Leaders Together
On September 12th, BBH’s Gen2Gen group held their latest event, “Views from the Ground Up.” This lively panel discussion, moderated by BBH’s own Max Glikman, featured Jesse Kanson-Benanav (Somerville Community Corporation and A Better Cambridge), Cassie Mann (The Neighborhood Developers), and Elizabeth Marsh (Just-A-Start). Topics covered by these insightful and experienced nonprofit project managers included…
A Successful 2014 Gen2Gen Event!
On May 8th, B’nai B’rith Housing held their second annual Gen2Gen networking event for emerging leaders in the real estate industry. It was a special opportunity for the participants to hear from Ed Zuker of Chesnut Hill Realty and Andrew Chaban of Princeton Properties. These two distinguished guests discussed how they built their careers and…