The website promoting the “Southside Dream” vision is no longer online after the Southside Economic Development District (SEDD) board voted 7-3 on Tuesday to discontinue its current website and hire a Texas firm, EVObrand, to build a new one. The…
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Eight groups to receive SEDD mini-grants
The Southside Economic Development District (SEDD) has taken a significant step towards revitalizing Monroe’s Southside by awarding $2,000 mini-grants to eight non-profit organizations. The SEDD, meeting at the Powell Avenue Community Center heard proposals from eight applicants in response to…
Residents want “Dream” neighborhood shifted in District 4
Residents of District 4 in South Monroe gathered on Saturday, July 8th, to discuss the selection of a “Model Neighborhood for South Monroe.” The meeting, held at St. James United Methodist Church and organized by the Southside Economic Development District…
Southside Dream neighborhood meetings to begin Saturday
South Monroe residents are invited to attend a series of community meetings organized by the Southside Economic Development District (SEDD) to provide input and gather feedback on the potential model neighborhood selections. These meetings aim to engage the local community…
Southside leaders embrace “Southside Dream” in Town Hall meeting
Black elected officials and business and civic leaders met Saturday in a town hall meeting to urge support of the “Southside Dream.” The Black community’s “Southside Dream” is a 25-year plan to reduce crime, develop safe neighborhoods, improve education and…