The Future of East 8th Street: Rock the Block Edition

May 30

The BAM Institute of Civic Biodesign, in partnership with the Union Gospel Mission, presents The Future of East 8th Street. Citizens, Community Leaders, and Organizational Representatives will gather along the 8th Street Corridor to participate in the painting of a crosswalk, as well as fun, family-friendly activities and games organized by the Union Gospel Mission, and a community forum facilitated by the BAM Institute of Civic Biodesign.

Engage with neighborhood residents, business owners, social services, first responders, faith-based communities, and others who are affected by or interested in the East 8th Street corridor. All stakeholders are invited to share their ideas or simply listen to others. The Open Space Technology format provides for a dynamic and collaborative conversation forum where all voices can be heard and recorded. The issues that matter most to the neighborhood are the issues that are discussed. Through this process, community members can collectively inspire and collaborate to develop the most effective strategies for present and future challenges.

Streets are public spaces. Communities pool their resources to develop these corridors for commerce building and connectivity. Since the advent of the automobile some hundred years ago, however, streets have become less and less hospitable for those on foot. Pedestrian deaths continue to rise. Kids walking to school has almost become nonexistent. Speeding through neighborhoods has made crossing the street a questionable act. It does not have to be this way. Our streets can be safe. Our streets can be for the people.

This issue, as well as many others, will be at the forefront of the discussion.

Join us in front of the Union Gospel Mission Thriftstore at our Public Cafe for
coffee and conversation on Sunday, May 29th at 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM. The UGM Rock the Block event will be happening 11 AM - 5 PM, so stay for food, music, and community building.

UGM Presents:
Rock The Block Community Outreach Party on Sunday, May 29, 2022, from 11 am-5 pm. This event will be located outside the UGM Main Office at 701 E. 8th Street in Sioux Falls. More details to follow!

- Food
- Live Entertainment
- Bike Safety Education
- Community building
- Outreach Opportunities

For all questions, contact 605-334-6732 or office@ugmsiouxfalls.com.

Recap:

500 neighbors fed.