Learn about our new Plan for change and our neighborhood goals

Livability
Build a connected community where every person can
thrive in dignity.
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Have and maintain a Neighborhood Market that provides neighbors withaccess to affordable and healthy foods
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Open one or more Third Spaces where neighbors can interact with others andbuild community. Some potential spaces: Coffee Shop, Wifi Cafe, Recording Studio, Business Incubator
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Provide a mix of quality housing options that meets the needs of allneighbors–affordable, work-force, rentals, mixed use, and rehab of current homes
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See an overall increase in economic development that supports and invests in local entrepreneurs/founders, activates blighted commercial structures, and creates jobs for neighbors
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Create a safe and walkable neighborhood. A comprehensive approach that includes urban trails, clean alleys, sidewalk repair, beautification, and trash pick up

Youth & Lifelong Learning
Provide access to a rich array of lifelong learning
opportunities for all ages.
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Ensure that every youth that needs or desires a mentor is matched to one
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Extend the “Promise” to ever y kid in the neighborhood with a focus on school​partnership and integra tion
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Classes in the neighborhood for the overall well-being of neighbors, designed by neighbors
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Become a neighborhood that includes all generational voices, focusing on a first step of starting both a Youth and Elder council for interested neighbors
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Opportunities and options for physical activities, including team sports, forboth youth and adults

Neighboring & Community
Build a connected community where every person can
thrive in dignity.
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Open a Community or Rec Center that is a hub of activity and connections for neighbors, servicing all the unique desires and needs of the neighborhood
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Put on events in the neighborhoodthat help connect neighbors to one another and is a source of fun, relaxation, laughter, and peace
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Meet and engage our neighbors in creative ways, identify and welcome new neighbors, so we can build genuine relationships in the neighborhood
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Collect and share neighbors’ stories and produce more effective communication overall
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As a collective community, take care of neighbors’ basic needs: food,clothing, shelter, relationships, etc. Utilize Neighbors HelpingNeighbors platform