Join Councillor McKeen as he welcomes three leaders in their respective fields that are sure to enlighten and inspire us! 

May 11th ~ We are delighted to host Susan Pinker, psychologist and awared winning author, is a seasoned observer of modern communications.  In her book, The Village Effect, we learn about the important of face to face contact in the digital era.  

May 24th ~ Jason Roberts, co-creator of the Better Block Project will inspire us to take a look at how we can change our urban space to encourage connections in our community.  

June 6th, ~ John McKnight well known researcher and author on developing new tools to enhance the productivepowers of families, neighbors and neighborhoods. Identifying the specific gifts, skills, passions and teachable knowledge of residents at the block level and fostering new productive relationships between these individuals, their families and their children.  

Urban Isolation/Mental Health Council Initiative

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