Hybrid work demands, increased crime and overall employee wellness have businesses and residents questioning if downtowns are relics of the past or if they can meet the wants and needs of a post-pandemic world. How can city planners and civic leaders navigate these seismic changes to prevent urban blight? How can the arts ensure metropolitan communities and businesses thrive moving forward? What cities are getting the transition “right”? Host Roshini Rajkumar welcomes Minneapolis Regional Chamber President and CEO Jonathan Weinhagen to dissect the current state of downtowns and break down how leaders can adapt to evolving urban cores. Plus, find out why density matters.
Host: Roshini Rajkumar
Guest: Jonathan Weinhagen