In April, Thomas and Bella travelled to St. Louis, Missouri to participate in the Dialogues for Urban Change meeting.
This visit allowed partners to discuss approaches to vacancy and develop new, innovative strategies for affordable housing and temporary uses.
Instead of viewing empty lots as a challenge for the city, Bella saw the positive potential in filling urban voids with new uses, such as social housing projects and urban agriculture.
Check out this new video by St. Louis Development Corporation to learn more!