Speak out Oct. 10 on redevelopment priorities!

San Diego's redevelopment agencies are reeling from scandals and personnel changes, and a third agency may be in the works.  Now's the time to make sure the redevelopment process really benefits the people who live in our neighborhoods.

At an open forum on Friday, Oct. 10, the public will have a chance to speak out: How can we make sure redevelopment puts people first?

The forum is sponsored by CPI along with the League of Women Voters, Citizens Coordinate for Century 3 (C3) and the MAAC Project.  Supporting organizations include the Affordable Housing Coalition of San Diego, the San Diego Organizing Project (SDOP), and Common Cause.  

State Senator Christine Kehoe will be the opening speaker, explaining how redevelopment is supposed to work under state law to improve economically blighted areas.  Other speakers will describe the problems in San Diego, followed by questions and group discussions.

The forum is scheduled for 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 10, at the War Memorial Building on Park Blvd., in Balboa Park just north of the zoo.  Parking is free in the zoo lot.

For a printable flyer in English and Spanish, click here.


MyFaveTeacher.net is LIVE!

Watch the great 1-minute "Rave about my Fave" videos posted by San Diego area students!  

Join this new networking site dedicated to celebrating and discussing the value of educators in our community.  You can post photos, start discussions, leave comments and, of course, watch the student videos and vote for your favorite.  

The top-rated videos will be shown at CPI's gala Oct. 16 and will win prizes including an iPod Touch!  

The contest deadline has been extended to Oct. 1.  Please encourage all students K-12 in San Diego County to make a "Rave about Your Fave" video (or videos) for the site.  Instructions are at onlineCPI.org/myfave.  For a printable flyer, click here.

Thanks to the video artists who have submitted tributes to a teacher or other educator!