What type of development is occurring in the City of St. Louis, as well as, who benefits from this development will be the topic of a discussion at a free public forum put on by the St. Louis Chapter of the Missouri Association for Social Welfare (MASW).
Many different groups are committed to re-developing the City, each with a different perspective of how to best do it. Through this panel, MASW is giving many different voices an opportunity to speak on this important issue.
The event, which will be held on Friday, September 17, 2010 at 12 p.m. at the
Highlands in Forest Park, is free and open to the public. There will be a buffet lunch available for purchase for $10. The panel will include Paul McKee, McEagle Corporation, Rodrick Jones, Gracehill Settlement Association, Sean Thomas, Old North St. Louis Restoration Group, and Fr. Rich Creason, Holy Trinity Catholic Church.
Christine Woody, Eastern Chapter Coordinator for MASW says, “It is our hope that this forum can inform and educate area citizens about this important issue, and offer a place for constructive dialogue.”
The Missouri Association for Social Welfare is an over 100 year-old social justice organization whose mission is to provide the leadership, research, education and advocacy to improve public policies and programs impacting the health and welfare of all people in Missouri.
The Visions of Development: Who Benefits? Panel discussion will take place from 12 noon – 2 p.m. on Friday, September 17, 2010 * 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
At The Highlands in Forest Park 5163 Clayton Avenue, St. Louis, MO.
For more information: Christine Woody, 573-690-7662 or christinemasw@hotmail.com