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open discussion on gentrification/development in West Philadelphia
12-12:45 potluck – get to know each other
1:00-2:00 each member will get 5-10 minutes (depending on the amount of people) uninterrupted to just express their views.
2:00-2:45 small discussion groups
guidelines/purpose
The goal of the process in not to argue about opposing sides, but to find the places that we agree about what can be done to fight gentrification as a community.
guidelines
only positive language – no cursing/insulting/bullying/name calling
we listen without judgement. the message is not the person.
we show respect and ask questions, not assume and judge.
*if people can’t follow these guidelines they will be asked to leave.
[April 12 from noon to 3pm at Malcolm X Park]
