Learning Forward: A Community Forum on Social Capital

Date: 5/7/2015
Time: 6:00 PM TO 7:30 PM

450 5th Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

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Event Description: The flood of 2008 affected more than buildings in Cedar Rapids; it uncovered strengths and challenges in community networks and relationships. Strengthening those relationships – known as “social capital” – can lead to wide-ranging community-wide benefits, allowing progress in government, education, public safety, health and well-being. How well has this community built on the sense of togetherness many felt in the flood’s aftermath? Have we addressed the challenges that were revealed? Join The Gazette and KCRG-TV9 for Learning Forward: A Community Forum on Social Capital, moderated by KCRG-TV9's Bruce Aune, for a public reflection on what we've learned about ourselves and applying those lessons to build a stronger Cedar Rapids. Panelists will include community representatives along with author Kevin Adler who studied the flood's effects on Cedar Rapidians' sense of community. Before the forum, from 5-5:45pm in Beems Auditorium at the CR Public Library, Kevin Adler will read from his book, “Natural Disasters as a Catalyst for Social Capital: A Study of the 500-Year Flood in Cedar Rapids, Iowa,” which takes a look at community members’ feelings about the response to and recovery from the Flood of 2008. An event brite link is is located in this message to register. Can't make it to the forum? Watch it live on KCRG 9.2 starting at 6pm.


Directions:
Cedar Rapids Public Library-Whipple Auditorium

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