In this episode, Vita Nuova member Dale Kroop discusses his four-decade career in economic and community development. He says he was able to cultivate strong relationships because of his ability to complete projects on time and on budget, which ultimately made the redevelopments he worked on successful. Dale stresses that the capital he’s built with each completed project has enabled him to take creative risks while laying the foundation of his career. His expertise in capacity building means he knows what it takes in terms of skills and staff to build a thriving economic and community development organization. He also speaks about the importance of inspiring new generations of community builders and developers to enter the redevelopment field.
More details about Dale’s successful approach can be found in his new book, How to Get the Job Done: Adventures in Economic and Community Development.