Wellbeing Equity in New London

Since 2021, the City of New London, Connecticut, has partnered with FFI to shift how leaders and residents see problems, solutions and their own roles in building a city where everyone has a fair shot at wellbeing.

How did New London shift from business-as-usual to a vision for transformative change? Watch this video from a 2024 event where FFI joined the New London community to reimagine the future of the city.

OP-ED: Transforming New London starts by changing how we see ourselves

Mayor Michael Passero writes about the impact of the city of New London’s partnership with FFI. Together, we are shifting how leaders and residents see their roles in building a city where everyone has a fair shot at wellbeing.

Passero says, “The stories we tell determine how we understand the problems facing our city. They also determine the solutions we choose to invest in. If we make the wrong assumptions about the causes of a problem, they can quickly lead to solutions that benefit some while leaving others behind.”

Read the op-ed