A conversation about the current mortgage crisis and how it impacts North Minneapolis at U of M Feb. 13 When: 2:30 - 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 Where: Room 306 Folwell Hall, 9 Pleasant St. S.E., Minneapolis Contacts: Irma McClaurin, executive director, Urban Research and Outreach/Engagement Center, University of Minnesota, (612) 624-2798 Mark Cassutt, University News Service, (612) 624-8028 |
The University of Minnesota's Institute for Advanced Studies, Center for Urban and Regional Affairs and Urban Research and Outreach/Engagement Center and its community partners -- the Northside Residents Redevelopment Council and the University Northside Partnership -- will hold a conversation about the current mortgage crisis as it impacts North Minneapolis, an area which has one of the highest foreclosure rates in the state. The meeting, which will take place from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 in Room 306 Folwell Hall, 9 Pleasant St. S.E., Minneapolis, is an opportunity for interested and concerned faculty, staff, community leaders, organizations and residents, as well as city and county officials, and applicable non-profits to share information about their experiences, knowledge, research and programs related to the mortgage crisis in North Minneapolis. The goal of the conversation is to attain a better understanding of how this crisis has had a negative impact on individual residents, property values and the stability and viability of North Minneapolis. Organizations working on this topic are invited to bring materials and handouts for a resource table. For more information about the mortgage crisis conversation call (612) 626-5149. ---------- |
