Glocal Cities Competitors

The nonprofit Urban Institute is dedicated to elevating the debate on social and economic policy. For nearly five decades, Urban scholars have conducted research and offered evidence-based solutions that improve lives and strengthen communities across a rapidly urbanizing world. Their objective research helps expand opportunities for all, reduce hardship among the most vulnerable, and strengthen the effectiveness of the public sector.

Founded in 1991, Living Cities harnesses the collective power of the world’s largest foundations and financial institutions to build a new type of urban practice geared at getting dramatically better results for low-income people, faster. Together, we are working with cross-sector leaders in cities to develop and scale new approaches to dramatically improve the economic well-being of low-income people. Our investments, research, networks and convenings catalyze fresh thinking and combine support for innovative, comprehensive, local approaches with real-time sharing of knowledge to accelerate and deepen adoption in more places. In 20 years, Living Cities members have collectively invested almost $1 billion, helping shape federal funding programs, redirecting public and private resources, and helping communities to build homes, stores, schools, community facilities and more. Our members are not simply funders. They shape our work and priorities by participating on the Living Cities Board of Directors and four standing committees.

Urban Catalyst is a private equity real estate firm and ground-up developer based in downtown San Jose. We specialize in Opportunity Zone investing, pairing institutional-quality development in the heart of Silicon Valley with the potential tax advantages of the federal Opportunity Zone program. As both the fund manager and the developer, we control the process from project acquisition and approvals through construction and operation. This integrated model gives us greater control over timing, cost, and execution, while allowing us to secure quality projects before raising capital. Our advantage is deeply local. Years of developing in downtown San Jose have given our team the relationships, market knowledge, and experience needed to move projects efficiently through one of the country’s most supply-constrained real estate markets. Our commitment to downtown San Jose goes beyond constructing buildings. We invest in housing, job creation, sustainable economic development, and the long-term vitality of the community. Follow Urban Catalyst for insights on private equity real estate, ground-up development, Opportunity Zone investing, and the forces shaping Silicon Valley’s urban core. Learn more at urbancatalyst.com. This page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell securities or legal or tax advice. Any offering is made only through official offering documents. Investors should consult their own tax and legal advisors.