Beyond A Sunday: The Role of the Black Church in Planning Communities

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In communities of color, a bedrock institution is the black church. A place where the community not only gathers for worship, but also to fellowship and meet the needs of their neighbors. Many of these institutions have grand visions for their blocks, neighborhoods, and communities, but need help in making their vision a reality. This session will dive into the planning process of the Washington Shores Vision Plan and the role the black church played in organizing members of the community, engaging in the planning process with city staff, and implementing elements of the plan to revitalize the community.
SPEAKERS:
Colandra Jones, AICP, a native of Yazoo City, Miss., is a Planner with the City of Orlando. Her planning career spans more than 17 years, all with the City of Orlando in their Comprehensive Planning Studio. She works daily on growth management policies, long range planning, rezonings and master plan review. She is a two-time graduate of Jackson State University with both a B.S. degree in Industrial Technology and a M.A. degree in Urban & Regional Planning. Colandra is also a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Her passion for planning is to help transform cities and improve the quality of life for all people.
Michaëlle Petion, AICP, is a planning manager for the City of Orlando. With over 17 years of experience, she has experience in site planning, crafting land development codes and comprehensive plan policies as well as facilitating cross-functional processes. She has a bachelor’s degree in Architecture from the University of Miami and in a 2024 will have dual master’s degrees in Nonprofit Management and Public Administration from the University of Central Florida. Michaëlle is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She is a loving wife and mother of four children and two dogs.
Hosted by the APA Florida Orlando Metro Section on Feb. 29, 2024
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