Lessons from New Orleans: Building St. Louis' Long-Term Recovery (community members registration)

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One year after the May 2025 tornado, St. Louis has an opportunity to learn from leaders who have spent decades helping communities recover after disaster.

On Friday, August 7, join us for a public breakfast convening featuring nationally recognized recovery practitioners from New Orleans as we discuss what it takes to rebuild communities, restore trust, strengthen neighborhoods, and expand economic opportunity over the long term.

Friday, August 7, 2026 
Program: 8:00–10:00 a.m. (Doors Open: 7:45 a.m.)
Location: The Post Building (900 North Tucker Blvd, St. Louis, Missouri 63101)
The Post Building Parking: Lot 2: 1001 N Tucker Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63101 (“Channel 30” Lot)
There is also street parking.

Featured Speakers:

• Earl Randall III, Housing Authority of New Orleans
• Dasjon S. Jordan, Broad Community Connections

Together, we'll explore practical lessons on long-term recovery, housing, economic mobility, community investment, and regional collaboration.

Hosted by the Civic Collaboration Fellows, Creating Whole Communities (University of Missouri-Extension & University of Missouri-St. Louis), and St. Louis REALTORS® and our generous sponsors.