Episode 5 - Bridging Communities: GSA's Good Neighbor Program

In the latest episode of GSA Does That!?, we explore the transformative impact of the Good Neighbor Program, an initiative by GSA that recently received $24 million of funding from the Inflation Reduction Act. The program aims to harmonize federal spaces with local community needs, fostering sustainable urban development. Frank Giblin, director of GSA’s Center for Community Planning and Design, discusses the deployment of new funds, selection criteria for projects, and the core mission of the initiative. Additionally, Professor Georgeen Theodore from the New Jersey Institute of Technology shares insights on her collaboration with GSA, where she led students in designing environmentally sustainable and community-focused federal spaces in their own community. This episode explores how federal investments are reshaping urban landscapes to better serve and reflect their communities.

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Are you looking for more information about the Good Neighbor Program? Check out the resources below!

• Good Neighbor Program | GSA
• General Services Administration announces $23.8 million for projects to improve federal facilities and benefit local communities as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda