Rebuild Springfield

Yesterday Rebuild Springfield Together held a forum at the JC Williams Community Center located at 116 Florence Street in the Six Corners area of Springfield. The goals of the forum were to get vested community members together to brainstorm ways to redevelop our community so that it is stronger and better than ever before. The room was packed with a diverse group people from all walks of life who, despite their differences, all agreed with one thing: We need to change the landscape of Springfield and the quality of life for ALL of it's citizens. City Councilor Melvin Edwards was present and made it clear to attendees that "this is is only the beginning of this process". He also emphasized the importance of people sticking with this process even if they become frustrated along the way. The meeting at the JC Williams Center was one of many meetings that are scheduled. Other meetings will be held throughout the week at various locations in Springfield. For more information about Rebuild Springfield Together, go to their website at http://www.rebuildingtogetherspringfield.org/