Wed, May 31, 12:30 PM (registration from 10:00 AM) - Fri, June 2, 2:30PM
Minutes from DC – Crystal Gateway Marriott, 1700 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202, United States
LOCAL SOLUTIONS WENT NATIONAL AT PEOPLE & PLACES 2017
What's working to revitalize places and advance racial equity? People & Places 2017 explored local solutions with 35 sessions and 127 speakers from communities across the country plus keynote speakers "empowermenteur" Angela Rye and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray. More than 600 placemakers participated in this dynamic peer-learning event, developing a network of experts that they can access to adapt and transform solutions back home.
CAPITOL HILL DAY
Placemakers headed to Capitol Hill to raise their voices on behalf of the communities they serve and attended the Capitol Hill forum, Closing the Racial Wealth Gap Through Tax Reform, featuring the Asset Building Policy Network.
RESOURCES
Access the Hill Day Packet to connect with Members of Congress when they are home for the summer recess. View PowerPoint presentations and event photos.
HOSTS
* National Alliance of Community Economic Development Associations * National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development * National Urban League * National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders * Network for Developing Conscious Communities
Read a message from the hosts about the importance of bringing together our networks at this critical moment for America's places.