Congressional briefing on the Regeneration Act
October 23rd, 2009By Sara Wolfson
Are you interested in learning more about the way that the Regeneration Act currently before Congress could aid struggling communities, or about how other struggling communities are developing forward-thinking approaches to rebuild their economies, create urban food systems, and supply amenities like parks and green space?
If you’re in the DC area next week, stop into a Congressional Briefing on H.R. 932, the Community Regeneration, Sustainability, and Innovation Act. Speakers will include:
- Mary Cronin of the Northeast-Midwest Congressional Coalition
- Phil Kidd of the Mahoning Valley Organizing Project
- Terry Gillen of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority
- Joe Schilling of the Metropolitan Institute at Virginia Tech
- Smart Growth America’s Jennifer Leonard of the National Vacant Properties Campaign
The hearing will take place on Thursday, October 29th at 2:30 in the Rayburn House Office Building Room 2253. Hope to see you there!
