News and Events
In keeping with its mission and purpose, PPRC conducts forums and seminars and other community outreach events to improve community education and awareness of important public policy issues. For more information or to be placed on the PPRC mail list, call (314) 516-5273 or e-mail us at pprc@umsl.edu.
Coming November 17 to the PPRC Photography Project: City Seeds Urban Farm
This Photography Project features images in the life of an urban farm. City Seeds Urban Farm is a unique program that pairs clients from St. Patrick Center with horticulture training from Gateway Greening. The mission: “to provide job training, therapeutic horticulture, and education for individuals dealing with chronic homelessness, substance abuse, mental illness, and criminal records; increase production and distribution of locally grown fresh food; and serve as a resource for community education, sustainable urban agriculture and food security.” Learn more about the partnership and the upcoming exhibitions here.
Thinking and Acting as a Region: Reflections on Regional Planning in St. Louis
Why does St. Louis have so much trouble thinking and acting as a region? How must we change if we are to become a sustainable, livable, prosperous and attractive region? Les Sterman will discuss these and other questions facing the St. Louis as the region looks toward the future. »Details
Study on Impact of Low-Income and Minority Homeownership Expanded
The PPRC has extended its support of a Public Policy Administration (PPA) faculty research project through the 2008-2009 academic year. The project, an interdepartmental examination of the impact of low-income and minority homeownership, will be expanded during this AY to include the Pagedale neighborhood as well as parts of the Central West End in St. Louis City. »Read more about this project.