2021 Summit - Keynotes and Sessions

The 11th Annual Community Development Summit, hosted annually by Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group in conjunction with the Urban Land Institute - Pittsburgh District Council, is the premier regional conference that covers community development topics. Our two-day event not only showcases PCRG’s work with, and on behalf of our 60 members, it also highlights state-of-the-art community development techniques. Participants gain exposure to industry best practices and national trends, develop tactics to enhance the quality of life of those they serve, and dive deeply into sessions that discuss how communities are creating cross-sector partnerships for lasting, inclusive change.

This year’s theme, [RE]DEFINING EQUITY, EQUALITY, AND JUSTICE IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT… WHO HOLDS THE KEYS TO POWER?, picks up where we left off last year as we addressed the intersectional challenges of community, gender, race, and socio-economic backgrounds that too many communities face. This year, we are bringing together thought leaders, practitioners, and partner institutions that catalyze genuine discussion that not only galvanize agenda items into action but also generate tangible policies that advance equity and justice to marginalized peoples.

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