Andy Cohn

U.S. Cities Leading the Way

Josh Terengel, Walter Robb, Kathy Wilde, Gavin Newsom, Tony Hsieh, Andy Cohn

Led by prominent figures such as Gavin Newsom and Tony Hsieh, this event examines how U.S. cities are leveraging public-private partnerships to drive economic growth amidst federal funding gaps and restrictive immigration policies. The discussion highlights transformative local initiatives like Detroit's Whole Foods collaboration and Las Vegas's Downtown Project, which prioritize community engagement and "Return on Community" over traditional financial metrics. Despite these innovations, the panel also addresses the critical challenges of gentrification and affordable housing, advocating for substantive corporate stewardship and new fiscal mechanisms to ensure equitable urban development.