Aspen Ignites: Trust Makes Cities More Resilient

This Aspen Ignites episode features Dan Porterfield, CEO of the Aspen Institute, in conversation with Krystal Reyes, Chief Resilience Officer at the City of Tulsa: a position that emerged from the City’s participation in the Rockefeller Foundation’s initiative 100 Resilient Cities.
“Building a resilient city means that our city - our institutions, businesses and organizations - can survive, adapt and thrive through chronic stressors and acute shocks” explains Krystal Reyes as she highlights the resilient strategies Tulsa is implementing to foster trust within the community
One such effort includes gathering disparity data to measure and address disparities between different demographics. This data-driven approach encourages meaningful conversations around the causes of these disparities and potential solutions. Additionally, Tulsa has been normalizing conversations about racial equity and structural racism through its Equity Dialogues. These 90-minute sessions have become a platform for open discussions, with over 40 sessions conducted so far.
Watch the full conversation to explore the vital role of local governments in making a direct and positive impact on people's lives
About Aspen Ignites:
Aspen Ignites: Conversations to Build a Better World is an original series from the Aspen Institute, bringing together influential voices and diverse perspectives with Institute directors and partners. This season of Aspen Ignites was recorded at the 2023 Bloomberg CityLab.
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About the Aspen Institute:
The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization whose purpose is to ignite human potential to build understanding and create new possibilities for a better world. Founded in 1949, the Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve society’s greatest challenges. It is headquartered in Washington, DC and has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, as well as an international network of partners. For more information, visit www.aspeninstitute.org.
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