Whirlwind tour
On May 11, President Rosengren engaged with cross-sector leaders from each team during a day long tour of the winning cities. In Providence, the conversation focused on workforce systems change. Steve Osemwenkhae/Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
All aboard
The importance of cross sector collaboration was highlighted throughout the tour. Partner organizations joined President Rosengren and Boston Fed officials on the tour to discuss their respective long term visions for resurgence. Steve Osemwenkhae/Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
Bridging the divide
Much of the dialogue during the day delved into how teams will put in place efforts to make sure low- and moderate-income residents of each of the cities are not left behind. In Cranston, the conversation centered on bridging the city’s east and west divide. Steve Osemwenkhae/Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
Positive momentum
The stop in Newport included a tour of affordable housing and the Florence Grey Center. At each stop, President Rosengren encouraged the teams to continue to collaborate and build on the work and positive momentum created through this process. Steve Osemwenkhae/Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
Bringing everyone to the table
The day long tour demonstrated the diversity in the makeup of each team. Members of the philanthropic, nonprofit, business, and local government sectors were all represented throughout each of the three winning teams. Steve Osemwenkhae/Federal Reserve Bank of Boston