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Published on May 03, 2024
SPARC Hosts Fair Housing Insight Session for Property Managers in St. Louis ParkSource: Google Street View

St. Louis Park residents who have a vested interest in the dynamics of fair housing within their community will have an opportunity to gain insight and offer their voices. An upcoming meeting hosted by SPARC, scheduled for Tuesday, May 7, promises to bring valuable information to the forefront for property owners and managers. The gathering will take place at St. Louis Park City Hall, located at 5005 Minnetonka Blvd., from 10-11 a.m., officials announced.

Those looking to attend the session are required to register by noon the prior Monday, May 6. Staff from Homeline, an organization dedicated to tenant advocacy, will be on hand to discuss fair housing and its implications for property management. This issue, often a complex entanglement of legality and morality, rests at the heart of the living experience for many in the city.

SPARC's initiative aligns with the broader conversation about fair housing – an area that has seen renewed interest as communities grapple with issues of affordability, discrimination, and accessibility. The meeting is expected to be a focal point for community engagement, providing a platform for dialogue between those affected by housing policies and those in positions to effect change.

Interested parties can contact Cassi Reissmann-Doring, an HCV Specialist with the St. Louis Park Housing Authority, for more information. Doring, who can be reached at 952.924.2571 or via email at [email protected], is among the staff facilitating this critical community discussion.

Further details and registration information can be found on the city's official announcement on their government delivery page. The St. Louis Park City Hall's council chambers will serve as a fitting venue for this important conversation as the third-floor room opens its doors to the voices of the city. The SPARC meeting may just be the catalyst for fostering better understanding and cooperation in the ongoing efforts to ensure fair housing for all residents.