ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
WHAT IS EQUITABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT?
Equitable economic development unlocks the full potential of the local economy by dismantling barriers and expanding opportunities for disadvantaged and underrepresented communities including low-income people and communities of color. Through accountable public action and investment, it grows quality jobs and increases entrepreneurship, ownership, and wealth. The result is a stronger, more competitive city. Source: Lisc.org
LADYINC VENTURES™ works within the "gap space" to create bridges so that all communities can access the same amenities and quality of life as their affluent counterparts.
Above: As the immediate past Director of the City of Milwaukee Business Improvement District #19 (Villard Avenue) from September 2018-September 2022, Ms. Sharpe was the boots on the ground individual responsible for initiating and implementing the necessary advocacy and planning required to make the case and show the need for sufficient and equitable resources to revitalize this historically vibrant, and incredibly beautiful commercial corridor that has experienced DECADES of strategic private and public disinvestment.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES OFFERED
Developer’s Rep for Community Engagement
Commercial corridor revitalization management
Stakeholder engagement & visioning planning
Local & national initiatives/campaign design
Strategic public and private partnership consulting
Equitable Environmental Equity advocacy and planning for disenfranchised neighborhoods
Equitable Streetscape Design advocacy/consulting for under-represented communities
Equitable Public Safety advocacy and consulting for disadvantaged areas