This past Spring MPDC formed an Organizing Committee comprised of twelve Lower Roxbury residents to shape and support our community organizing agenda. The Committee meets monthly to share t heir vision and advice with MPDC staff. At the same time, they are building connections with one another and taking advantage of leadership development opportunities. On January 6th these resident leaders elected Ann Luster, resident of Madison Park Village and Valerie Shelly, resident of Orchard Gardens to serve as the first co-chairs for the Committee. It is the energy and dedication of Lower Roxbury residents that make the revitalization efforts of MPDC successful.