“Neighborhoods across the US are fractured by design. If we continue to address the need for schools, affordable housing, health and wellness programs, and workforce assets and silos, the problem will only persist.”

Our guest is Derwin Sisnett, founder of Maslow Development, which co-designs and develops real estate and community ecosystems. In this episode, Derwin reflects on his life’s work to build “communities that people won’t forget, but for all the right reasons.”

Derwin Sisnett's TEDx talk emphasizes the importance of integrating community development with education reform, sharing his personal journey from an underserved neighborhood and highlighting the success of holistic school initiatives that address both academic and social needs to combat poverty effectively.