The steering committee for the NYC Inclusive Growth Initiative (IGI) has released its agenda for a visionary model for equitable development in New York City, containing a set of recommendations on economic development, workforce development, and affordable housing. The Inclusive Growth Blueprint is a first-of-its-kind framework that city leaders—especially the next mayor—can use to change how decisions are made and how development is done. These changes would address long-standing disparities in order to meet the interests and material needs of New Yorkers, especially those who have historically been excluded from investments and the decision-making process.
Brookdale’s director of strategic policy initiatives, christian gonzález-rivera, is a member of the IGI Steering Committee, which met multiple times from February to July 2021 to craft the IGI Blueprint. This agenda is centered around the needs and ideas of people of color, immigrants, and New Yorkers who drive the city’s workforce and sustain our communities. Only such an inclusive approach will allow for equitable and sustainable growth.
The blueprint reflects Brookdale’s core principle that investments in people throughout their lives will lead to a healthier older age.
