El Paso Matters to host summit on city's future challenges and opportunities

El Paso Matters is gathering community input on the city's future challenges and opportunities ahead of a summit scheduled for August 14, according to the outlet.

The organization is asking residents to share their experiences, concerns, and hopes regarding housing, jobs, education, affordability, and the region's future. Feedback will inform El Paso Matters' reporting and discussions at El Paso Forward, a summit designed to bring together community leaders and residents to discuss how current trends may shape the city's opportunities.

The summit will run from 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Friday, August 14, at the El Paso Community College Administrative Services Center, located at 9050 Viscount Boulevard. The event will feature expert presentations and panel discussions covering population trends for El Paso and Texas, the future of education and workforce competitiveness, and housing affordability and quality of life.

Residents interested in sharing their input can complete a form through El Paso Matters' website or contact the outlet at news@elpasomatters.org. The organization is also seeking event sponsors and table reservations; details are available at elpasomatters.org.