Majora Carter | Developing Healthy, Equitable Cities for All

Wed Jan 21 2026 at 12:30 pm to 01:30 pm UTC-05:00

Calvin College Covenant Fine Arts Center | Grand Rapids

January Series of Calvin University
Publisher/HostJanuary Series of Calvin University
Majora Carter | Developing Healthy, Equitable Cities for All
Advertisement
Majora Carter will share how economic diversity is a cornerstone of healthy, vibrant communities. Guided by her experience in urban revitalization, Majora illustrates how low-status communities need to use the same talent-retention strategies that successful business implement, reducing the brain-drain that cripples local economic progress.
Majora Carter is a real estate developer and urban revitalization strategy consultant who teaches at Princeton University. Born and raised in the South Bronx, she has led the creation of economic development, green infrastructure, and technology inclusion projects nationwide. Majora founded Sustainable South Bronx and Green For All and launched innovative ventures like Boogie Down Grind and StartUp Box. Her work has earned her eight honorary PhDs and numerous national awards.
Learn more about her at ww.majoracartergroup.com.
Advertisement

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Calvin College Covenant Fine Arts Center, 1795 Knollcrest Cir SE,Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Icon
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

Ask AI if this event suits you:

More Events in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids Gold vs. Cleveland Charge
Tue, 20 Jan at 07:00 pm Grand Rapids Gold vs. Cleveland Charge

Van Andel Arena

GR Gold Game #15
Tue, 20 Jan at 07:00 pm GR Gold Game #15

Van Andel Arena

The Thing (Tuesday Night Movie)
Tue, 20 Jan at 07:30 pm The Thing (Tuesday Night Movie)

1130 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49506

Built to Scale:  Forward-\u200bGrowth in 2026
Wed, 21 Jan at 08:30 am Built to Scale: Forward-​Growth in 2026

Bamboo Place Cultural Center

3rd Wednesday of the Month - F M Gardens
Wed, 21 Jan at 09:30 am 3rd Wednesday of the Month - F M Gardens

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

1 Year Anniversary Party at Goldfish Knapp's Crossing!
Wed, 21 Jan at 02:00 pm 1 Year Anniversary Party at Goldfish Knapp's Crossing!

Goldfish Swim School - Knapps Crossing

Home - OK White\/Silver Crossover
Wed, 21 Jan at 05:00 pm Home - OK White/Silver Crossover

Forest Hills Northern High School

Ballet Floor Barre
Wed, 21 Jan at 05:15 pm Ballet Floor Barre

Armentality Movement Arts Center

Floral Watercolor Cards Workshop
Wed, 21 Jan at 06:00 pm Floral Watercolor Cards Workshop

2160 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49525

Snow Sunset Hike Watercolor Class with Tia - Wednesday January 21, 2026, 6-8pm
Wed, 21 Jan at 06:00 pm Snow Sunset Hike Watercolor Class with Tia - Wednesday January 21, 2026, 6-8pm

1134 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504

Calculated Moves Only: A Financial Wellness Event for Emerging Homeowners
Wed, 21 Jan at 06:00 pm Calculated Moves Only: A Financial Wellness Event for Emerging Homeowners

Five Star Real Estate - Wealthy Office

Grand Rapids is Happening!

Never miss your favorite happenings again!

Explore Grand Rapids Events