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EPISODE · Aug 18, 2026 · 1H 25M

Restoring Reason, Beauty, and Trust in Architecture, Part 26: Place Based Community Regeneration

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Episode Topic: Place Based Community RegenerationJoin us as panelists discuss strategies for allocating limited funds (to be catalytic), attracting (the right kinds of) investment, and addressing housing shortages (by addressing failed urbanism) in the process of reactivating downtown development in Midwestern cities. Watch regional leaders discard obsolete models to champion fiscal solvency and civic pride, proving that when we prioritize community over projects, we rebuild the American fabric.Featured Speakers:Marianne Cusato '97, '17 MBA, University of Notre DameStefanos Polyzoides, University of Notre DameJim Brainard, Board of Governors of the Suzanne C. and Henry L. Lennard Institute for Livable CitiesDave Weaver, We Impact Group, LLCRebekah Kik, University of Notre DameRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/1bcd20.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Restoring Reason, Beauty, and Trust in Architecture.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career.Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

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