A group of Pasadena-based community organizations is launching a new discussion series centered on property values, land acquisition, and community-driven development. The inaugural event, “The Value of the Land,” will take place on Tuesday, March 18, at 7 p.m. at Morning Star Baptist Church in Pasadena.
As part of the “Let’s Talk, Let’s Listen” series, this session will bring together experts to discuss key issues surrounding property ownership and land use. The panel discussion, moderated by Heavenly Hughes of My Tribe Rise, will feature three specialists in housing and economic development.
“On this journey of rebuilding and learning, Pasadena Organizing for Progress (POP) aims to create spaces for meaningful conversations about property values, purchasing, and community-driven land use strategies,” stated an announcement shared by NAACP-Pasadena.
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Panel Discussion on Housing & Economic Development
- Part of the “Let’s Talk, Let’s Listen” community series.
- Moderator: Heavenly Hughes from My Tribe Rise.
- Panelists:
- Remy De La Peza – Founder of Morena Strategies.
- Demetrius Gray – Market analyst specializing in economic challenges.
- Jasmine Shupper – Founder & CEO of Greenline Housing Foundation.
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Goals of the Discussion
- Address concerns about property ownership and land use.
- Explore community-driven land acquisition strategies.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration among residents facing housing challenges.
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Event Sponsors & Organizers
- Sponsored by Pasadena Organizing for Progress (POP), Clergy Community Coalition (CCOC), My Tribe Rise, Greenline Housing Foundation, and Morena Strategies.
- Future events will take place in various locations in Altadena and Pasadena.
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How to Attend
- Location: Morning Star Baptist Church, 980 East Rio Grande Street, Pasadena.
- Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- Live Streaming Available on Facebook pages:
- @pasadenajobcenter
- @clergycommunitycoalition
- My Tribe Rise Clergy Community Coalition
