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TEDxPhiladelphia 2019: Unintended Consequences

Kyle Shenandoah, a lifelong Philadelphia resident, is an avid community advocate striving towards equitable urban development, improved transportation infrastructure, and economic empowerment. As Vice President of the Grays Ferry Civic Association, he has spearheaded several successful large-scale job fairs in partnership with multiple organizations in South Philadelphia and dedicated his social media presence to share employment opportunities & job readiness programs throughout the city. In 2017, he co-founded The Tasker Morris Neighbors Association to share with residents about ongoing urban development projects and educate his community about local zoning & housing issues. In June 2018, Kyle along with residents from the community were successful in advocating the new SEPTA Bus Route 49 which would connect his South Philadelphia community to job hubs and health resources in University City and Suburban Station; a historical first for the residents of Grays Ferry. With input from his neighbors, communication with local nonprofits, and outside independent study, Kyle compiled a list of recommendations addressing gaps of need, effective urban development, and active resource allocation for the community in a plan called Grays Ferry 2022. For his work, he received notable accolades including a mayoral citation, several city council citations, congressional recognition, and a gubernatorial commendation from PA Governor Tom Wolf._____
The moment that we recognize the impact of an unintended consequence, a new story unfolds. Ideas that arise from unintended consequences are deeply personal. An unintended consequence forces us to reassess our assumptions and challenge our narratives.

Unintended Consequences is the official theme for TEDxPhiladelphia 2019.

The daylong multidisciplinary conference will bring together engaging speakers, performers, and participants to share their stories and experiences of unanticipated moments, their challenges and unexpected opportuniti

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Kyle Shenandoah, a lifelong Philadelphia resident, is an avid community advocate striving towards equitable urban development, improved transportation infrastructure, and economic empowerment. As Vice President of the Grays Ferry Civic Association, he has spearheaded several successful large-scale job fairs in partnership with multiple organizations in South Philadelphia and dedicated his social media presence to share employment opportunities & job readiness programs throughout the city. In 2017, he co-founded The Tasker Morris Neighbors Association to share with residents about ongoing urban development projects and educate his community about local zoning & housing issues. In June 2018, Kyle along with residents from the community were successful in advocating the new SEPTA Bus Route 49 which would connect his South Philadelphia community to job hubs and health resources in University City and Suburban Station; a historical first for the residents of Grays Ferry. With input from his neighbors, communication with local nonprofits, and outside independent study, Kyle compiled a list of recommendations addressing gaps of need, effective urban development, and active resource allocation for the community in a plan called Grays Ferry 2022. For his work, he received notable accolades including a mayoral citation, several city council citations, congressional recognition, and a gubernatorial commendation from PA Governor Tom Wolf._____<br /> The moment that we recognize the impact of an unintended consequence, a new story unfolds. Ideas that arise from unintended consequences are deeply personal. An unintended consequence forces us to reassess our assumptions and challenge our narratives.<br /> <br /> Unintended Consequences is the official theme for TEDxPhiladelphia 2019.<br /> <br /> The daylong multidisciplinary conference will bring together engaging speakers, performers, and participants to share their stories and experiences of unanticipated moments, their challenges and unexpected opportuniti