On November 19th & 20th of 2008, over 400 community development practitioners, policymakers, and partners came together at the 20/20 Community Development Expo at the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis, MN to celebrate our collective work in the Twin Cities and to look ahead to the future of community development’s role in promoting neighborhood revitalization and regional vitality.
Event Program
November 19th – Community Development Hall of Fame Reception
The History of CDCs in the Twin Cities – Presentation by Iric Nathanson, MCCD
Community Development Hall of Fame Awards Booklet
November 20th – Community Development Expo
The Community Development Story with Terrence McNally (coming soon…)
How Transit Investment Can Change How We Live
Presentation by Katie Hatt, Office of Hennepin County Commissioner Peter McLaughlin
Presentation by Jonathan Sage-Martinson, Coordinator, Central Corridor Funders Collaborative
Fostering Neighborhood Recovery from Foreclosures
Presentation by Melissa Manderschied, Coordinator, MN Foreclosure Partners Council
Presentation by Mary Burkholder, Consultant, LISC and National Community Stabilization Trust
Putting Foreclosure Recovery into Practice
Presentation by Tom Streitz, Director of Housing Policy & Development, City of Minneapolis
Presentation by Chad Schwitters, Executive Director, Urban Homeworks
Presentation by Tom Krebs, Real Estate Development Mgr, Model Cities
Impact of Immigrant Entrepreneurs
Presentation by Michou Kokodoko, Community Affairs Senior Project Mgr, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Neighborhood Change & Retail Recruitment Strategies
Presentation by Steve Boland, Executive Director, Greater Frogtown CDC
Regional Growth & Opportunity Cities
Presentation by Cathy Bennett, MN ULI/Regional Council of Mayors
Tell Your Story: A Workshop with Terrence McNally
Presentation by Terrence McNally (coming soon…)
