Events > Strengthening Neighborhoods in Weak Markets
This event is open to the public. Presentation materials and best practices will also be published online as they become available.
upcoming Event
Strengthening Neighborhoods in Weak Markets | Sept. 24-25, 2008
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis | St. Louis, Mo.
Hosted by the Federal Reserve Banks of Chicago, Minneapolis and St. Louis
Due to an overwhelming response, registration for this event is now closed. Sign up to receive e-mail notification when post-event materials are available online or visit this site after Sept. 25 to view materials from the symposium.
This symposium will provide participants with specific strategies that can help mitigate the negative impact of foreclosures on neighborhoods.
While much attention has rightfully focused on preventing foreclosures, communities are struggling already with the fallout from widespread foreclosures: vacant buildings, diminished tax revenue and displaced residents.
In low-cost real estate markets, the issues facing communities affected by foreclosures may be different from those in areas with stronger labor markets or less affordable housing.
National experts will address the following key topics:
- how nonprofits and local governments can reduce the negative spillover effects of vacant properties;
- economic implications for municipalities;
- municipal governance solutions such as ordinances, land banks and housing courts; and
- funding and finance solutions, such as targeted neighborhood investment strategies.
The target audience will include government officials, state and local policymakers, community development organizations, affordable housing developers, business leaders, trade associations, lenders and servicers.
For information, call Cynthia Davis at 314-444-8761 or send her an e-mail at communitydevelopment@stls.frb.org.
Please note: Only those with confirmed reservations and photo identification will be permitted to enter the Bank.
Schedule:
Sept. 24
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Registration and continental breakfast
9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Program
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Reception
Sept. 25
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Continental breakfast
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Program
12:00 p.m. Adjourn
Agenda (subject to change) (PDF)
Hotel information:
Hotel rooms have been blocked at Crowne Plaza St. Louis-Downtown, 200 N. Fourth St., St. Louis, MO 63102.
The rate is $111 for a room having one king or two queen beds. Reservations may be made directly with the hotel by calling 1-888-233-9527 and requesting the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis block for the Strengthening Neighborhoods in Weak Markets event. You also may reserve online.