Traditional models of development will not create new outcomes.
The events of 2020 have created a moment in time—an inflection point— providing us an opportunity to do things differently… to do things right… and to create intentional models for equitable development.
— Chris Montana, Co-Founder & President, Du Nord Foundation
BIPOC Economic Development
Following the murder of George Floyd, the subsequent uprising resulted in the destruction of many buildings in Minneapolis and St. Paul—some of which were BIPOC owned and/or operated. We believe it is through BIPOC business and property ownership that radical change will occur in this country. So the way we rebuild, in order to visualize this equitable future, is for us to define—as the traditional model does not work.
This initiative is in development.