Building Community and Purpose: Leah Rothstein on Just Action

In this special NPC25 episode of the APA podcast, host Michael
Brown, AICP, conference committee chair for NPC25, engages in a
thought-provoking conversation with Leah Rothstein. Leah is
co-author along with her father, Richard Rothstein, on the book
Just Action, and has specialized in community development and
affordable housing policy, practice, and finance throughout her
career. Leah delves into the challenges in addressing critical
issues surrounding race, housing, and community equity,
emphasizing the importance of building relationships, engaging in
service, and finding purpose. As a keynote speaker at the 2025
National Planning Conference (NPC 25), Leah offers a sneak peek
into her upcoming talk and highlights the significance of local
action in advancing equity and making a positive impact on your
community.


This episode is sponsored by AARP


Episode URL:
https://planning.org/podcast/building-community-and-purpose-leah-rothstein-on-just-action/