Closing the Gaps: Building the Future Cities Deserve

Host Justin Charles explores the origin and impact of Living Cities’ Closing the Gaps Network—a bold, national initiative helping cities tackle deep-rooted racial wealth and income disparities. Born out of the 2020 Year of Reckoning, the CTG Network has grown into a coalition of 24 cities committed to advancing long-term, inclusive, and community-driven solutions.In this episode, you'll learn how cities are working to empower entrepreneurs from underserved communities, expand access to homeownership, and dismantle systemic barriers to economic opportunity. Through initiatives like Breaking Barriers to Business, local leaders are transforming their policies, practices, and partnerships to build a more equitable future—one city at a time.