Niagara Falls Neighborhood Revitalization Meetings

ReNU Rhapsody: Niagara Falls Neighborhood Revitalization Meetings Rhapsody: 1) any ecstatic or enthusiastic speech or writing 2) musical composition of free, irregular form, suggesting improvisation Who: Niagara Falls community development/revitalization organizations What: A forum for Niagara Falls agencies to network and share different strategies and best practices for neighborhood revitalization initiatives as well as strengthen and build upon relationships and collaborative efforts with local organizations. Also included could be opportunities for professional development training through guest speakers talking on topics applicable to neighborhood improvement projects. Where: To be held at community partner sites throughout the city. When: Host meetings once per month **Note: We are aiming to create the structure and content of these meetings based on input from community agencies and stakeholders who are actively involved with neighborhood revitalization projects in Niagara Falls. An initial meeting to discuss these topics and create an environment to facilitate the best participation is scheduled for Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 10:00 am at the Niagara Falls Weed and Seed 18th Street Resource Center (18th Street and Linwood Avenue, NF). Your suggestions and comments are highly encouraged.**

Please contact Lacey Severson at the ReNU Niagara office for further information. Phone: 716-205-0289 Fax: 716-205-0288 E-mail: lseverson@niagara.edu