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Community Center parking lot and Heman Park, and found it unsafe. Effective immediately, the bridge is closed until structural repairs and reinforcement can be performed or the bridge replaced. The estimated cost of repairs and reinforcement is $97,000-$100,000. If a bridge is desired at this location, Public Works recommends the bridge be demolished and replaced when funds become available. The bridge is low on the priority list, however. Public Works will review the possibility of applying for grant funding for this project. While general funds could be used, other existing infrastructure priorities (bridge, street and sidewalk repairs) will take precedence. On Monday, June 2, the East-West Gateway Council of Governments will be hosting a presentation by author Colin Gordon about his important new book Mapping Decline: St. Louis and the Fate of the American City. It will be followed by a provocative discussion of the implications of the book’s findings for the future of the St. Louis region. The event will be held from 11 AM- 12:30 PM at the offices of East-West Gateway, Gateway Tower Bldg., One Memorial Dr., Suite 1600, St.Louis. Mapping Decline traces the complicity of private real estate restrictions, local planning and zoning,and federal housing policies in the "white flight" of people and wealth from the centrality. Mapping Decline is the first history of a modern American city to combine extensive local archival research with GIS mapping. Colin Gordon is Professor of History at University of Iowa. A panel discussion will follow Gordon's presentation. Panelists are: Charles Brennan, radio station KMOX; Todd Swanstrom, Saint Louis University; Mike Jones, senior policy advisor, St. Louis County; and Jim Brasfield, Webster University. Public officials, planners, citizens, students, civic leaders…anyone interested in understanding the future of the St. Louis region are welcome to attend. This free presentation is co- sponsored by East West Gateway Council of Governments and the St. Louis Metropolitan Research Exchange. Reservations are not required . th Starlight Concert Series The University City Annual begins June 9 through July 28 on Monday evenings at 7:30 pm at Heman Park, 7210 Olive Blvd. Kim Massie, who th plays jazz, blues and R &B will start the series on June 9. And note, the powerful City Hall searchlight will make its annual appearance at dusk for 45 minutes (weather permitting). Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic dinner, but no bottles please. For more information, call 505-8612. Back-to-School-Rally Save the Date: The University City School District will hold its on Saturday, August 2, 2008 from 10 am to 2 pm at Jackson Park Elementary. School supplies, haircuts, health screenings, program information, entertainment and demonstrations will all be present again this year. For more information on how you can donate your time or services, please contact Clay Ware at 90-4051, Carol Ann Cole at 290-4019 or Kelly Mueller at 282-776. Most donations are tax deductible.