Addressing Difficult Legacy Monuments in Parks

Topical Peer Conversation

How can we effectively involve the community and ensure cultural competence when addressing the social impacts of historical monuments? Discussion leaders will share how they engaged myriad stakeholders to learn about the social impacts that were being experienced by the presence of a legacy monument to Christopher Columbus. Attendees will discuss the social impacts of legacy monuments and explore stakeholder and community involvement to establish unexpected partnerships and consensus-based solutions.

Speakers

Bill Reininger

Executive Director, Tower Grove Park