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CV - Revitalizing Downtown Springfield

headshots of panelists
Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln
(Clockwise from top left) Michael Edwards, Lisa Clemmons Stott, David Downey, and Jamie Giellis

Originally broadcast January 27, 2021.
 

The Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln has created a Next 10 Extra series to further discuss the ideas submitted to improve the future of Springfield. One of the most commented on areas has been downtown.  The panel talks about how to lead this revitalization.

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Community Voices features another panel, the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln's Next 10 project discussion on Revitalizing Downtown Springfied. Segment 2/3.
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Community Voices features another panel, the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln's Next 10 project discussion on Revitalizing Downtown Springfied. Segment 3/3.

Panelists:

  • David Downey, President & CEO, International Downtown Association
  • Michael Edwards, President & CEO, Chicago Loop Alliance
  • Lisa Clemmons Stott, Executive Director, Downtown Springfield, Inc.

Moderator:

  • Jamie Giellis, President, Centro & Lead Consultant for The Next 10

Sponsor:

Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln

More at: tn10.org

Randy Eccles enjoys talking with community members and joining them in becoming informed citizenry. Please reach out at randy.eccles@nprillinois.org.
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