meeting date: 03-03-11

Meeting Date: 03-03-11

Memorial Park Neighborhood Action Committee

Previous Meeting Recap:- Summary of Previous Data Analysis

- Response Handout on committee comments/questions

- Committee Feedback – What’s working and what isn’t

Goals and Implementation:- Definitions

- Examples

- Group discussion

Meeting Conclusion: What Next? - Community Outreach

- Meeting Schedule

MPNAC Agenda

Previous Data Analysis

Previous Data Analysis

Goal: The appearance of the neighborhood shall be

improved during the next two years.

Implementation Projects: Conduct neighborhood clean up every year Remove Graffiti every week Hold focused clean up activity on Block A to

assist senior homeowners in upgrading property conditions and appearance.

Goal/Projects – Example #1

Goal: Social conditions between neighbors shall improve during the

next two years to the point that neighbors know each other and gather often.

Implementation Projects: Hold Block Parties annually to allow neighbors to become

acquainted and really get to know each other.

Organize a welcoming committee to welcome new neighbors to the area and give them community resource information.

Implement an annual “Good Neighbor” award program

Form neighborhood association to discuss neighborhood issues and work toward making neighborhood improvements.

Goal/Projects – Example #2

Goal: Improve access to healthy foods and increase active living

for all ages

Implementation Projects: Develop community garden within one year to allow local

residents to grow their own produce Work with local churches and DUG to provide series of

educational programs on healthy living and food preservation annually

Work with neighborhood populations to develop mentoring program by pairing youth with experienced gardeners

Goal/Projects – Example #3

Neighborhood Identity -

Program Examples:

Neighborhood History -

Program Examples:

Neighborhood Home Improvements -

Program Examples:

Neighborhood Clean Up -

Program Examples:

Improve local amenities Park and trail improvements -

Program Examples:

Community Gardens -

Program Examples:

Work together in designated groups to develop three neighborhood goals and the associated implementation projects

Share findings with MPNAC.

Group Activity

What methods can be used to increase neighborhood involvement?

Set next meeting date

Thank You for coming – See you next time!

Brainstorming Session: