Bridgeport, Conn. (September 14, 2015) – Today, Philadelphia, Penn. Mayor Michael Nutter will join Mayor Bill Finch to discuss job creation, economic development, and pre-k.
Here’s the public schedule for today’s visit:
Meeting with Bridgeport’s Pre-K Task Force
WHO: Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, Superintendent of Schools Fran Rabinowitz, City Officials, and Community Leaders.
WHAT: Meeting to discuss Bridgeport’s efforts to define universal pre-k, and give even more kids access to high-quality early childhood learning opportunities.
WHEN: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Mayor Finch’s Conference Room (999 Broad St., 2nd floor, Bridgeport, Conn.)
Announcement of new development at Bijou Square in downtown Bridgeport
WHO: Mayor Finch, Mayor Nutter, Developer Phil Kuchma, Business Leaders, City Officials, and Community Leaders.
WHAT: Announcement of new development at Bijou Square in downtown Bridgeport.
WHEN: 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
WHERE: Parking lot next to 272 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, Conn.
Tour of Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust (BNT) development site
WHO: Mayor Finch, Mayor Nutter, BNT Executive Director Elizabeth Torres, Business Leaders, City Officials, and Community Leaders.
WHAT: Tour of the site of the Milestone Apartments, three-story mixed-use development will include a new Early Childhood Education Center and 30 quality apartments which being developed by BNT.
WHEN: 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
WHERE: 1803 Stratford Ave., Bridgeport, Conn.
Steelpointe Harbor walking tour
WHO: Mayor Finch, Mayor Nutter, Steelpointe Development team, Business Leaders, City Officials, and Community Leaders.
WHAT: Tour of the Steelpointe Harbor development site.
WHEN: 3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Begins at Bass Pro Shops (RE: Meet in Bass Pro parking lot near the corner of Stratford Ave. and East Main St.