Developer Jonathan Dodson left his job as a corporate banker and followed his passion to revitalize Oklahoma City through urban infill and adaptive reuse of commercial property. 
His development group, Pivot is committed to creating ethical community development that is the product of public interest and addresses a community need.
In today’s episode, Jonathan shares his story about how he felt a moral imperative to invest in underserved communities and the challenges he faced in establishing what became an internationally recognized economic revolution.
Key Points: 
The importance of ethical development principles
The impact of gentrification
Unorthodox funding methods and creative negotiations  

Resources: 
Pivot Project  
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