You are invited to this special conversation and community session with Springfield 2051. This session is a follow-up to Southside Exchange: 2051 Black Community Listening. This session will cover:
1) provide additional background information on the creation of Springfield 2051,
3) discuss potential Southside priority areas.
The Southside Exchange
The Southside Exchange is an ongoing community conversation series led by the Unified Collective. The series is designed to amplify community voices, provide direct access to local leaders, and create a transparent space for dialogue and accountability on the issues that matter most to Southside residents. Each conversation focuses on a timely and relevant topic, offering an open forum for sharing perspectives, strengthening connections, and shaping the future of our community together.
About Springfield 2051
Springfield 2051 is a 15-month project being spearheaded by a coalition of citizens and supported by state and local government, philanthropic foundations, nonprofit organizations, and the local business community. Springfield 2051 is guided by the expert team of Future iQ and is rooted in their people-focused, data-driven, future-oriented methodology. Learn more at Springfield2051.com. This is a major community initiative and a project that would very much benefit from your thoughts, ideas, and vision for our future.
Learn more at Springfield2051.com.
About the Unified Collective
Following the closure of Kroger on South Limestone Street, the Unified Collective was founded by The Conscious Connect CDC, Young Black Professionals and Businesses of Springfield, and DreamVision. Unified Collective is a multifaceted coalition of independent nonprofits and community change-agents that champion access and opportunity through collective impact strategies. We focus on South Springfield neighborhoods and serve as a catalyst for multigenerational action and advocacy between residents, business leaders, government officials, and decision-makers. Active organizations consist of 1159 South CDC, Green Environmental Outreach, The Conscious Connect CDC, Springfield Ohio Urban Plantfolk, and Springfield Promise Neighborhood.