Financing Neighborhood Reinvestment

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A Youngstown 2010 Series Of Workshops:
Neighborhood Reinvestment: How To's

FINANCING NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT:
HOW DO CITIES DO IT?

Wednesday, September 27,
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Butler Museum of American Art
Wick Avenue
Youngstown, Ohio

Purpose: Focus on the role of city hall in shaping a menu of tools as incentives for potential developers and homeowners.

Speakers:

Melissa Barry: Director of Housing and Community Development, Louisville, Ky., will discuss the strategies and policies that have contributed to strong investment in Louisville's neighborhoods.

Jerry Egan: Manager of Comprehensive Planning Division, City of Akron, Ohio, will discuss the menu of incentives and programs his city offers that have led to strong investment in Akron's neighborhoods.

Responders: Jason Whitehead, Mayor's Chief of Staff, City of Youngstown and Heather McMahon, Urban Design and Grants Coordinator, City of Warren.