Southside Placemaking: Approaches to Preserving Culture & Communities

2344 Lake Bradford Road,Tallahassee FL 32310

23 April, 2022

Description

A community discussion hosted by the Southside Redevelopment Council and Community Lift Institute. In an effort to recognize the legacy of land ownership of Black families in Leon County, the Southside Redevelopment Council and Community Lift Institute will host a discussion on Southside Placemaking: Innovative Approaches to Preserving Culture and Communities, Saturday, April 23 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Old West Enrichment Center, 2344 Lake Bradford Rd. Panelists include Ernest Coney Jr., Corporation to Development Communities of Tampa; Patrick Mason, Ph.D., Director of African American Studies, Florida State University; and T. Dallas Smith, T. Dallas Smith & Company, Atlanta. This panel will explore opportunities for cultural placemaking in the present day and how redevelopment can not only recognize the history of the area but also empower current residents. The presentation will provide both the historic overview and actual steps of intentional cultural preservation and economic equity that can be applied to Tallahassee and beyond.