Mar- April 2025

Ongoing / Current Activities

1. Wells-Goodfellow Community Project Analysis
   
   

   • Conducted by the Washington University Center for Experiential Learning as part of the first NOD practicum.
     
     

   • Focused on analyzing community needs and opportunities in Wells-Goodfellow.
     
     

2. Coffee Talk Sessions
   
   

   • Informal, exploratory meetups where individuals and organizations share what they’re doing North of Delmar and explore collaboration opportunities.
     
     

   • Open invitation to schedule a session by replying to the newsletter.
     
     

3. Growing NOD Network & Outreach
   
   

   • Expanding the newsletter distribution list, social media presence, and building a broader network of partners and supporters.
     
     

4. Brickline Greenway Development
   
   

   • A public-private partnership to build the Brickline Greenway, connecting Forest Park to the Gateway Arch, with extensions north to Fairground Park and south to Tower Grove Park.
     
     

   • Emerson donated $2M to support the project.
     
     

5. The Gathering United Methodist Church Literacy Partnership
   
   

   • A collaboration with Normandy and St. Louis Public school districts to promote citywide literacy.
     
     

 Invitations / Engagement Opportunities

6. Join the NOD Network
   
   

   • Invitation for individuals and organizations working North of Delmar to connect, collaborate, and share resources.
     
     

7. Networking through Word of Mouth
   
   

   • Encouraging current supporters to forward the newsletter to friends and colleagues to grow the network.