Yesterday, the Kensington Corridor Trust (KCT) team had the pleasure of hosting Impact Investments at RWJF for a learning exchange exploring Kensington, our Neighborhood Trust Model, and a brief tour of the community garden and vibrant street art. We capped off the day at Cantina La Martina—shout-out to their wonderful team! Thank you for spending the day with us and diving into conversations about collective governance and ownership models. If you're interested in learning more but can't make it to see us (yet), check out our website’s resource center (https://lnkd.in/d2mQZ4qV) or email us at [email protected] with any questions or curiosities. We love hearing from folks! We can’t wait to share more about our work—see you on the Ave! ??
关于我们
Utilize collective ownership to direct investments on the corridor that preserve culture and affordability while building neighborhood power and wealth in Kensington.
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https://www.kensingtoncorridortrust.org
Kensington Corridor Trust的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 非盈利组织
- 规模
- 2-10 人
- 总部
- Philadelphia，Pennsylvania
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 2019
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主要
获取路线
US，Pennsylvania，Philadelphia，19134
Kensington Corridor Trust员工
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Adriana Abizadeh
Executive Director at Kensington Corridor Trust
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Jasmin Velez
Nonprofit Leader | Building Sustainable Futures Through Community-Led Development & Justice
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Jimmy Duran MA, MBA
"Empowering Growth: Small Business Advocate, Financial Strategist, affordable housing and Community Leader"
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Daniel Hwang
Student at University of Pennsylvania
动态
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? Introducing the [el]evated Stoop! ?? Designed to be more than just a gathering space, it’s a place for community, culture, and connection—where neighbors can rest, recharge, and reclaim public space as their own. This project is a testament to community stewardship in action. By working together, we can transform formerly vacant spaces into vibrant hubs of activity, creativity, and belonging. If you are interested in helping us bring this project to life, drop me a line. ?? #KensingtonCorridorTrust #CommunityOwnership #PublicSpace #Philadelphia
The?Kensington Corridor Trust?(KCT) is proud to present the [el]evated Stoop project, an innovative public art installation led by renowned artist,?Jordan Weber (https://lnkd.in/eKJaMJgR). This public art initiative combats environmental injustices and reimagines urban spaces as hubs of community power and ecological restoration. Combining community-led design and green infrastructure, the [el]evated Stoop serves as a catalyst for environmental awareness, fostering conversations about the intersection of art, community, and ecological well-being. As vibrant public art reclaims neglected spaces, the project will also include pollution-absorbing plants providing tangible benefits to the health of Kensington residents—breathing new life into the KCT community garden. This project is a testament to KCT’s mission of utilizing collective ownership to direct investments on the corridor that preserve culture and affordability while building neighborhood power and wealth in Kensington. We invite you to partner with us in bringing this visionary initiative to life. Learn more about the project by exploring our?video?(https://lnkd.in/eEM_a4Fw) and?project deck (https://lnkd.in/ezS92Y-H). Together, we can forge a path toward a cleaner and healthier Kensington. Thank you for your consideration and support. https://lnkd.in/eTawGEze
[EL]EVATED STOOP - Kensington Corridor Trust
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The?Kensington Corridor Trust?(KCT) is proud to present the [el]evated Stoop project, an innovative public art installation led by renowned artist,?Jordan Weber (https://lnkd.in/eKJaMJgR). This public art initiative combats environmental injustices and reimagines urban spaces as hubs of community power and ecological restoration. Combining community-led design and green infrastructure, the [el]evated Stoop serves as a catalyst for environmental awareness, fostering conversations about the intersection of art, community, and ecological well-being. As vibrant public art reclaims neglected spaces, the project will also include pollution-absorbing plants providing tangible benefits to the health of Kensington residents—breathing new life into the KCT community garden. This project is a testament to KCT’s mission of utilizing collective ownership to direct investments on the corridor that preserve culture and affordability while building neighborhood power and wealth in Kensington. We invite you to partner with us in bringing this visionary initiative to life. Learn more about the project by exploring our?video?(https://lnkd.in/eEM_a4Fw) and?project deck (https://lnkd.in/ezS92Y-H). Together, we can forge a path toward a cleaner and healthier Kensington. Thank you for your consideration and support. https://lnkd.in/eTawGEze
[EL]EVATED STOOP - Kensington Corridor Trust
https://www.youtube.com/
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Join leading investors, foundations, family offices, RIAs, fund managers, and financial professionals for a two-day deep dive into the why, what, and how of transformative impact investing. Connect with Otho Kerr, Adriana Abizadeh, Erika Seth Davies, and Julianne Zimmerman before and after their speaker panels. https://lnkd.in/emgDf4QB
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Go wish our Executive Director, Adriana, a happy five years with KCT! We love any opportunity to celebrate the community and our team. ?? Under her leadership the organization continues to grow with intentionality, always keeping the community values first. Cheers to you, Adriana! ????
5?? Five years! It’s hard to believe it’s already been five years since I stepped into the role of Executive Director at the Kensington Corridor Trust (KCT). What started as an ambitious vision for community-driven ownership has now become a living, breathing model for how neighborhoods can reclaim their futures using real estate as a tool. Leading KCT has been one of my career's most challenging and rewarding experiences. Over the past five years, we’ve navigated complex real estate acquisitions, built governance structures rooted in community decision-making, and worked alongside residents, business owners, and partners who believe in a more just and sustainable Kensington. This journey wouldn’t be possible without the incredible people who have supported KCT (and me!) — our Board and Trust Stewardship Committee members, staff, funders, partners, and, most importantly, the Kensington community. Thank you for believing in this work, pushing me to grow as a leader, and proving that collective ownership models can and do work. ?? There’s still so much to do, but today, I’m taking a moment to celebrate how far we’ve come. Here’s to the next five years of impact, innovation, and community ownership! #KensingtonCorridorTrust #5YearsOfImpact #CommunityOwnership #Leadership #Gratitude
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We can’t wait for Unless Kids to join the businesses in Kensington ????
It was great to see our partners and future landlords Kensington Corridor Trust featured in this Next City article. KCT is hard at work renovating the future Unless Kids warehouse and we could not be happier to work with an org so aligned with our mission to create a better economy for all #philadelphians. We first met the KCT team through our partners Shift Capital who are renting us temporary space until the new warehouse renovation is complete. This is yet another example of how collaboration is driving great change in Kensington. As the article says, it's very true that KCT is building momentum on Kensington Ave. and we're very excited to be part of that momentum. Stay tuned for more updates as we prepare to move into our new home. https://lnkd.in/gqcP7evV
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A few months ago, Kensington Corridor Trust (KCT) held an inspiring Strategic Planning Retreat, bringing together its two governing bodies and dedicated staff. This event was centered on reflecting on their impact over the past years and crafting a strategic vision for the next three years. I attended the retreat and created a live graphic recording capturing these discussions. KCT leverages a neighborhood trust model to maintain local control of property use and values in perpetuity while using profit to reinvest for the existing community. They embrace values-aligned development that preserves and protects the communities that make up the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia. Through engaging conversations and collaborative vision-building, KCT lays the groundwork for an even greater impact in Kensington. Donate here to support their work! https://lnkd.in/ecwyvBvc
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?? What does it look like to build wealth at scale for a #neighborhood? Kensington Corridor Trust's Adriana Abizaeh has a tried and true method for making meaningful strides toward supporting community wealth building through investments in development in the communities she serves. ?? Learn more about Adriana and the Kensington Trust here: https://kctphilly.org/ ?? Recast City’s Connectors initiative is a series of afternoon conversations curated to celebrate emerging trends and advancements in real estate and small business. All with an eye towards how we each get it done in our own communities - with the most cutting edge ideas in the sector. Don’t miss our next session! Sign up to receive updates here: https://lnkd.in/etJAFEen
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We’re celebrating a major milestone with our 30th property added to Kensington Corridor Trust! ???? This is a huge step toward our mission of collective ownership—ensuring Kensington remains affordable, community-driven, and shaped by its residents. Want to learn more about what collective ownership means and how it’s transforming our neighborhood? ?? Check out our Resource Center: ???? https://lnkd.in/d2mQZ4qV Follow us for updates on our journey, community stories, and more milestones as we continue building a stronger Kensington together! ?????? #KensingtonPhilly #CollectiveOwnership #KCTPhilly
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?? Big news to close out 2024! ?? -We’ve hit 30 assets for the Neighborhood Trust! ??? -Announcing our Garden Naming Contest ??: Leave your mark on Kensington! Submit here: bit.ly/kctgardenname (19134 residents only)! -Don’t forget to support our incredible local businesses, including Sherry’s Diner, Waxery, Vizion Gallery, and Kensington Food Company ??? Want to dive deeper into our year? Check out our recent newsletter: https://bit.ly/kcteoy24 Thank you for making our holiday season so special. ?? We can’t wait to create an even bigger impact together in 2025! Make your year-end impact today: https://bit.ly/supportkct
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