Michael Ripmeester, Geography
With guest panelists: Walter Sendzik, Mayor of St. Catharines; and David Siegel, Political Science
Moderator: Charles Conteh, Director of the Niagara Community Observatory

Brought to you by the Department of Geography, the Department of Political Science and the Niagara Community Observatory

Monday, September 26, 2016
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Carins 207

Recent downtown redevelopment efforts in St. Catharines have focused on building a creative cluster that has involved the construction of facilities tied to art and cultural development. This cluster helps support the myriad of restaurants and coffee shops that populate the core. As part of a larger research project, Dr. Ripmeester, a professor in the Geography Department at Brock University, surveyed 300 downtown residents about their thoughts on the development. He outlined his findings in Policy Brief #25 for the Niagara Community Observatory. In this special joint Speaker Series event, we are very excited to announce that Dr. Ripmeester will present his research, followed by the insights of local government expert Dr. David Siegel and the Mayor of St. Catharines Walter Sendzik.

For further information, please contact Zachary Spicer.