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Podcast: Women to Watch Media® with Sue Rocco
Episode: Kira Strong, Philadelphia’s Rebuilding Community Infrastructure Initiative
Description: Kira Strong, the Executive Director for the City of Philadelphia’s Rebuilding Community Infrastructure Initiative (Rebuild), shared the story behind her title with us on July 26, 2023.Rebuild is an over $500 million historic investment in improving parks, recreation centers and libraries across the City. The program focuses on physical improvements, promoting economic inclusion by ensuring diverse businesses have access to work on Rebuild sites, and engaging residents and stakeholders to help determine the future of their facilities. Before leading the program, she served as Rebuild’s Deputy Director of Design and Construction.  Kira previously served as the Vice...