How did Southwest Washington recover from the massive and widely condemned demolition of the 1950s urban renewal area, in terms of citizen organization and leadership? All are invited to join Southwest Neighborhood Assembly (SWNA) Co-Founder Neal Peirce and former SWNA President Thelma D. Jones in a thought-provoking, informative, and insightful discussion […]
1965 Time Capsule Opened at St. Augustine’s
Feb. 8, 2015 was St. Augustine’s annual meeting, at which the 1965 time capsule that was recovered from the cornerstone of the church when it was demolished a few months ago was opened. Photos courtesy of Perry Klein. Photo caption: Neal Peirce, founding president of the Southwest Neighborhood Assembly, holding the “Southwest […]