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Known as the place "where the community gathers to discuss challenges, create opportunities, and celebrate accomplishments," the Forum is a catalyst
for thoughtful public debate, innovative thinking, new ideas, and timely action addressing critical issues that impact Northeast Ohio.
Since its inception in 1998, the Forum has tackled a broad range of civic issues including the lakefront plan,
economic growth and development, affordable housing, immigration, education, the convention center, poverty, race and sustainable development.
The work of the forum is based on the premise that an informed and engaged citizenry is a valuable asset for the region's future growth and prosperity.
In 2005, the Forum was recognized by Northern Ohio Live as "a springboard for economic and social progress throughout the region" and in 2003 received the national CivicMind award for its Millennium Program, which worked with area high school students to introduce them to careers in public service.
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| Upcoming Forum Events |
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Wednesday, April 9, 2008
MaxedOut 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Have you ever completed a credit card application, just to qualify for a free T-shirt or book bag? If you answered yes, then you must see MaxedOut, a documentary that explores the inner-workings of the Consumer Credit Card industry. Join us for a movie and discussion featuring Jim Rokakis, Kathleen Engel, and Richard Cordray. |
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Friday, April 11, 2008
A Community Conversation with Mayor Frank G. Jackson and Chief Operating Officer, Darnell Brown 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. In April 2006, the Mayor launched the Operations Efficiency Task Force (OETF), a public and private partnership. Mayor Jackson challenged the OETF members to look at every aspect of city government and find ways to reduce costs and increase revenues while improving service to residents. Join us for a community conversation about the innovations taking place at City Hall. |
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Friday, February 22, 2008
Rebuilding New Orleans: Equity Planning and Social Justice in the 9th Ward Levin College Forum Program Brown Bag Lunch 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. Ken Reardon, Associate Professor in City and Regional Planning, Cornell University, led a team of more than 80 planning students and ACORN leaders in a two-year, resident-driven planning process in New Orleans' 9th Ward, a neighborhood devastated by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Against heavy odds, their neighborhood redevelopment plan was accepted and resulted in the allocation of $145 million in available federal funds. Professor Reardon will share the story of this remarkable neighborhood planning process and will lead a discussion about lessons learned. |
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Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Creating and Sustaining Communities of Choice: Greening Northeast Ohio’s Neighborhoods 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Join us as we continue to explore strategies for creating and sustaining communities of choice with guest speakers Frank Jackson (Mayor, City of Cleveland), and Tom Hicks (Vice President, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, U.S Green Building Council). The forum will also showcase five Northeast Ohio neighborhood projects that are combining the best practices in urban planning, environmentally sound design and construction, and community health in a comprehensive approach to greener neighborhoods. |
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Friday, February 1, 2008
The State of African-American Leadership in the Cleveland Region with guest speakers Frank Jackson, Peter Lawson Jones and Mittie Davis Jones 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This forum will celebrate the role of Public Administrators in shaping public policy. Workshops will provide insights and strategies for public administrators as well as thoseconsidering careers in public administration. Topics include transitioning from the private to the public sector, careers in public administration, and shaping the next generation of leaders. This forum is presented by the National Forum of Black Public Administrators (NFBPA), Cleveland Chapter and the Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs. |
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