Open for Questions: Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative

Tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. EDT, the White House Office of Urban Affairs is hosting a live chat on the Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative to support the transformation of distressed neighborhoods into neighborhoods of opportunity.

Last week, the Department of Education announced a total of $10 million in awards to Promise Neighborhoods, a cornerstone of the Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative. Tomorrow, join representatives from across agencies for a dialogue on the Promise Neighborhoods Program and the Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative.

Join the conversation with Larkin Tackett, Department of Education; Luke Tate, Department of Housing and Urban Development; Thomas Abt, Department of Justice; and Richard Frank, Department of Health and Human Services; moderated by Derek Douglas, White House Domestic Policy Council. 

• Submit your questions in advance over at Next American City by 10:00 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, September 28
• Watch and discuss the live chat on WhiteHouse.gov and Facebook on Tuesday, September 28 at 3:00 p.m. EDT

Learn more about the Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative:

• "Transforming Distressed Neighborhoods into Neighborhoods of Opportunity," posted by Melody Barnes
• Full description of the Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative
• Promise Neighborhood Awards Announcement