A Live Panel Discussion, hosted by Charles Marohn
July 21, 12 p.m. Eastern
For years, state and city leaders in Shreveport, Louisiana, have been planning an urban highway expansion that would cut through the heart of the city, the I-49 “inner-city connector.” And for years, residents—especially of the Allendale neighborhood that the project would most directly impact—have been fighting back. (Read more about this ongoing fight against highway expansion in Shreveport.)
In this free webcast, you’ll learn from local experts who are leading the charge. They’re spurring important conversation about what an economically thriving neighborhood can be and how people-oriented places, not highspeed roads, are the only way to achieve this goal.
You’ll hear from neighborhood podcast host Roosevelt Bryant, city councilwoman LeVette Fuller, local nonprofit director Kim Mitchell, and Shreveport-based engineer Tim Wright, in a discussion hosted by Strong Towns president Charles Marohn. These panelists will share their insights on the complex nature of highway projects and politics, and discuss their ideas for a stronger Shreveport.
This webcast will be helpful for anyone who’s tired of excessive highway spending, damaging road projects, and transportation systems that fail to serve residents. If you’re ready for a change, join the conversation.
P.S. If you’re frustrated by the high costs and dangerous design of transportation in your city and want to learn more about a better way forward, check out Charles Marohn’s newest book, Confessions of a Recovering Engineer: Transportation for a Strong Town. Preorder your copy today and receive several special bonuses.
Featured Panelists:
Roosevelt Bryant grew up in the Allendale neighborhood of Shreveport and currently works in IT at Georgia Institute of Technology. He hosts the Allendale Strong Podcast.
LeVette Fuller represents District B in the Shreveport City Council. She is also a founding member of Re:Form Shreveport and a member of the Strong Towns Advisory Board.
Kim Mitchell is an architect, planner, civic leader, and community advocate. He is the founding director of the Center for Community Renewal in Shreveport, and a Strong Towns member.
Tim Wright is a civil engineer at Verdunity. He is also cofounder and director of Re:Form Shreveport, and a Strong Towns member.