Why Manhattanville Matters

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Date: 10/18/2005 2:24:41 PM Eastern Daylight Time
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Join us for coffee, bagels, and an important discussion �.

"Is Eminent Domain Necessary for Neighborhood Redevelopment?
Manhattanville: A Case Study"

Thursday, October 20, 2005, 8:30-10am
The Urban Center, ground floor
457 Madison (50th & 51st Sts)

Sponsored by the Municipal Art Society Planning Center
Co-sponsored by Place Matters

We're looking forward to a lively discussion about the area of West Harlem called Manhattanville, where Columbia University intends to expand its campus. Community Board 9 and local groups have spent years documenting local history and planning for community improvements. Now they're trying to get out the word about their vision for Manhattanville, and raise questions about beneficiaries and losers should Columbia move forward using tools such as eminent domain.

Moderator: Jonanthan Bowles, Director, Center for an Urban Future

Panelists:
Maritta Dunn, Executive Director, Manhattanville Area Consortium of Businesses
Pat Jones, Manhattan CB 9, 197-A Plan Committee Chair
Ron Shiffman, Professor, Pratt Graduate Center for Planning and the Environment
Walter South, Manhattan CB 9, 197-A Plan Committee Vice Chair
Eric K. Washington, Author of "Manhattanville: Old Heart of West Harlem"
Anne Whitman, President, Hudson North American (local business owner)

Free admission. Seating is limited. RSVP to Maia Mordana at 212/935-3960 or planning@mas.org.

Many thanks to the Hamilton Heights-West Harlem Community Preservation Organization, Community Board 9, and The City College Architectural Center for helping to organize the forum.

We look forward to seeing you there,

Marci Reaven
Place Matters
placematters@citylore.org