CDFA Franzini Fellowship Capstone Webinar: Lessons from Corridor Revitalization Projects

In this webinar, CDFA's 2025 Franzini Fellows explore how blended capital models can be leveraged to revitalize under-resourced commercial corridors in ways that are equitable, resilient, and replicable. Drawing from their fellowship capstone research project, the Fellows examine financing structures that successfully attract long-term investment while delivering measurable community benefits by creatively layering public, private, and philanthropic capital.

Gain insights from comparative case studies and interviews with investors, developers, and community leaders, with a particular focus on small- to mid-scale neighborhood anchor projects. The discussion highlights what makes capital stack strategies durable and impactful, and how these models can be adapted across different communities and market contexts.

Designed for development finance professionals, city leaders, CDFIs, and philanthropic investors, this webinar addresses the persistent gap between capital access and long-term economic inclusion and offer recommendations for aligning investment design with durable, community-centered outcomes.

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