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A nonprofit in Oakland is turning empty storefronts into launchpads for entrepreneurs of color.
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In this episode
- How vacant storefronts become business incubators for entrepreneurs of color
- Why converting a ground floor into a public park was the starting point
- What it takes to build a sustainable space for artists and small business owners
- How community-centered design can reshape neighborhood economies
About this episode
In Oakland, a nonprofit is giving entrepreneurs of color the chance to use vacant storefronts to try out their own businesses. The first step? Convert building ground floor into a public park.Reporting for this story was made possible with funding from the Mastercard Impact Fund in partnership with the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth.
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