Meeka Owens Goes Beyond the Status Quo

In this forward-looking episode of On The Fly!, Flywheel’s Program Director Samuel Baker sits down with Cincinnati City Council Member Meeka Owens. Elected in 2021, Meeka is helping lead one of the first local government climate committees in the nation to prioritize sustainability, racial equity, and measurable results.

From updating the Green Cincinnati Plan to centering equity in climate action and launching the city’s first Housing Stabilization Hackathon, Meeka shares how innovation and government can—and must—work together to address housing, climate change, and community resilience.

Listen to hear more about:

• How climate policy intersects with housing, transportation, and quality of life
• The 3 S’s of affordable housing: stabilization, subsidy, and stock
• How Cincinnati used its first-ever Impact Award to address eviction prevention
• The role of hackathons in creating tech-enabled housing solutions
• Why government, entrepreneurs, and social services must collaborate to solve systemic issues

Call to Action:
At Flywheel Social Enterprise Hub, we believe in bringing together innovators, policymakers, and community leaders to solve our city’s toughest challenges. Learn how we’re helping founders build sustainable, equitable solutions at flywheelcincinnati.org.

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