Magnolia Park | ManchesterWorking Action Plan

July 2020

COVID-19 PROJECTSCOVID-19 PROJECTSGOAL PROJECTS/PROGRAMS/POLICIES COORDINATION

Provide resources to address the impact of Covid-19

Mask Up: Increase mask distribution and awarenessACTION STEPS: Advocate for increased mask distributions at trusted community sites and provide information on the importance of wearing masks and directions on how to make your own; Conduct broad-based outreach through Spanish language TV and radio and social media

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: Advocate, OutreachCity: Houston Health Department | Role: Support, AdvocateCommunity Connectors: District I | Role: Support, Advocate, Implement

Mask Up: Local business outreach ACTION STEPS: Create an outreach campaign targeted at local businesses to ensure owners and employees are aware of the benefits and requirement for wearing masks

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: Advocate, OutreachCity: Houston Health Department | Role: Support, Advocate Community Connectors: East End District, District I | Role: Support, Advocate, Implement

Provide residents, including those who are undocumented, with information on rental assistance and other housing programs

ACTION STEPS: Outreach to residents and the undocumented community through trusted organizations in regards to rental assistance programs and other resources, including through Spanish language TV, radio, and social media

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: Advocate, OutreachCity: Housing and Community Development Department | Role: Support, AdvocateCommunity Connectors: Harris County Community Services, Tejano Center for Community Concerns, Area Civic Organizations, District I | Role: Support, Advocate

Distribute information on resources available to those impacted by domestic violence ACTION STEPS: Distribute informational flyers developed by the Houston Area Women’s Center at all food and PPE distribution sites in the community; Develop public service announcements for Spanish language TV and radio

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: Advocate, OutreachCity: Houston Health Department, Houston Police Department | Role: Support, Advocate Community Connectors: Houston Area Women’s Center, Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council | Role: Support, Advocate

Advocate for a centrally located community testing site for Covid-19 ACTION STEPS: Advocate for a community testing site that provides continuous services to residents

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: Advocate, OutreachCity: Houston Health Department | Role: Support, Advocate, Implement Community Connectors: El Centro de Corazon, HCC, District I | Role: Support, Implement

Address food insecurity ACTION STEPS: Advocate for ongoing food distribution sites in the neighborhood and develop ongoing strategies to communicate where and how to get food assistance

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: Advocate, OutreachCity: Mayor’s Office of Complete Communities, Houston Health Department | Role: SupportCommunity Connectors: Tejano Center for Community Concerns, Community Family Centers, BakerRipley, District I | Role: Support, ImplementDRAFT

Magnolia Park | ManchesterWorking Action Plan

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EDUCATIONEDUCATIONGOAL PROJECTS/PROGRAMS/POLICIES COORDINATION

Thriving Students

Connect students to tutors and mentors ACTION STEPS: Expand access to, and knowledge of, mentorship and tutoring programs available to area students

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: AdvocateCity: Mayor’s Office of Education, Houston Public Library | Role: Support, Advocate, Implement Community Connectors: Houston Health Department Greater Houston Mentoring Alliance, Community Family Centers, BakerRipley, Momentum Learning, Tejano Center for Community Concerns, Area Businesses | Role: Support, Implement

Increase college readiness ACTION STEPS: Connect students to SAT prep and expand advanced course offerings in area schools, including Advanced Placement (AP) and dual college credit courses; Expand college and career counseling and advising, and assistance with financial aid and scholarships at Milby High School’s College Center, Stanaker Library, and other community facilities

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: AdvocateCity: Mayor’s Office of Education, Houston Public Library | Role: Support, Advocate, Implement Community Connectors: Milby High School College Center, Community Family Centers, BakerRipley, Project Grad CaféCollege | Role: Support, Implement

Increase career readinessACTION STEPS: Provide job readiness and life skills classes to students, including resume writing, interviewing, driver’s education, credit and financial literacy

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: AdvocateCity: Mayor’s Office of Education, Houston Public Library | Role: Support, Advocate, Implement Community Connectors: Milby High School College Center, Houston Financial Empowerment Center, Community Family Centers, BakerRipley | Role: Support, Implement

Connected Students

Provide students and families with the technology they need to succeed ACTION STEPS: Develop an outreach and advocacy campaign to encourage the donation of high-quality computers, tablets, and smart phones to the Milby High School donation center and other trusted community organizations

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST, Milby La Raza, LULAC Youth Group | Role: Advocate, OutreachCity: Mayor’s Office of Education | Role: Support Community Connectors: Mission Milby, Community Family Centers, BakerRipley, Area Businesses | Role: Support

Connect students and families with high-speed internet services ACTION STEPS: Advocate for the provision of high-speed internet in the community and programs to provide affordable service to those without the resources to pay

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: Advocate, OutreachCity: Mayor’s Office of Education | Role: Support Community Connectors: East End Communities Collaborative, Community Family Centers, BakerRipley, Area Businesses | Role: Advocate, Support

Lifelong Learning

Connect adult residents to new opportunities for online and classroom learning, including language classes, high school equivalency, and certificate programs

ACTION STEPS: Develop an outreach campaign to encourage residents to enroll in online learning opportunities, including language classes, high school equivalency programs, and certificate training

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: AdvocateCity: Mayor’s Office of Education, Houston Public Library, Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy | Role: Support, AdvocateCommunity Connectors: Community Family Centers, AAMA, Sisters of Charity, SER Jobs, HCC Southeast, Tejano Center for Community Concerns | Role: Support, Implement

Engaged and Connected Children and Youth

Support and expand existing out of school programs and childcare networks ACTION STEPS: Support and expand after-school and summer enrichment programs, including those provided at area schools, the YMCA, and Stanaker Library; Advocate for the development of new partnerships to address the needs of working parents for childcare and youth programs within the constraints created by Covid-19 requirements for social distancing and safety precautions

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: Advocate, OutreachCity:: Houston Parks and Recreation Department, Houston Public Library | Role: Support, ImplementCommunity Connectors: : Mayor’s Office of Education Out2Learn.org, YMCA, Community Family Centers, Area Universities, HISD, HCC Southeast, Momentum Learning, BakerRipley, Children At Risk | Role: Support, Implement

Develop an outreach campaign for out of school programs ACTION STEPS: Develop an outreach campaign across physical and digital platforms to ensure parents are aware of after school and summer programs for children and youth, including knowledge of the Out2Learn.org website

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: Advocate, OutreachCity: Mayor’s Office of Education | Role: Support Community Connectors: YMCA, Community Family Centers, HISD | Role: Advocate, Support

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EDUCATION (cont.)EDUCATION (cont.)GOAL PROJECTS/PROGRAMS/POLICIES COORDINATION

Engaged and Connected Children and Youth (cont.)

Host an annual youth programs fair ACTION STEPS: Organize and host an annual youth fair to connect youth to programs and opportunities across the city, such as Hire Houston Youth, organized sports, and out of school programs

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: Outreach, Organize, Implement City: Mayor’s Office of Education | Role: Support Community Connectors: HISD, YMCA, Community Family Centers, Milby La Raza, LULAC Youth Group | Role: Support, Implement

Create a formal Youth Volunteer Program ACTION STEPS: Develop a Magnolia Park / Manchester Youth Volunteer program to connect youth to volunteer opportunities, including those available through Volunteer Houston, the Houston Food Bank, Texas Medical Center, and other agencies and organizations

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST, Milby La Raza, LULAC Youth Group | Role: Outreach, Organize, Implement City: Mayor’s Office of Complete Communities | Role: SupportCommunity Connectors: Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston, Volunteer Houston, HISD, YMCA, Community Family Centers | Role: Support

Safe, Inclusive, and Open Schools

Organize to ensure safe school environments ACTION STEPS: Organize parents to volunteer to ensure area schools are safe, including developing a “Safe Walk Home” program and monitoring student drop-off and pick-up

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST, | Role: Outreach, OrganizeCity: Houston Health Department, Houston Police Department | Role: Support Community Connectors: : HISD, GO Neighborhoods Northside Safe Walk Home | Role: Support, Implement

Nurture community-parent-school partnerships ACTION STEPS: Advocate for HISD leadership and teachers to build strong relationships with parents, including understanding parent and student needs, expanding outreach efforts to effectively engage parents at area schools, increasing participation in PTA/PTOs, and improving parent’s capacity to be their child’s education advocate

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: Outreach, OrganizeCity: Mayor’s Office of Complete Communities | Role: Support Community Connectors: HISD | Role: Support, Implement

Advocate for joint-use schools ACTION STEPS: : Advocate to open area schools for community use during out of school hours, using school facilities to provide educational services and enrichment programs such as classes in language, trades, crafts and arts, exercise and dance; Pilot the joint-use school program at Edison Middle School

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: AdvocateCity: Mayor’s Office of Complete Communities | Role: SupportCommunity Connectors: HISD | Role: Support, Implement

Healthy Students

Expand and promote school-based health clinics ACTION STEPS: Advocate for the development of additional school-based health clinics focused on physical and mental health, wellness, and preventative care; Promote the use of the Baylor Teen Health Clinic at Milby High School

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: AdvocateCity: Houston Health Department | Role: Support, AdvocateCommunity Connectors: HISD, Baylor College of Medicine, El Centro de Corazon | Role: Support, Advocate, Implement

Expand “Every Community, Every School” (HISD Wraparound Services) ACTION STEPS: Advocate for wraparound services at all area schools (Milby High School has wraparound services)

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: Advocate City: Mayor’s Office of Education | Role: Support Community Connectors: HISD, YMCA, Community Family Centers, Milby La Raza, LULAC Youth Group | Role: Support, Advocate, Implement DRAFT

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July 2020

HEALTHHEALTHGOAL PROJECTS/PROGRAMS/POLICIES COORDINATION

Healthy Environment

Expand and fund community-based air quality monitoring and “push” notification systems (Priority Project) ACTION STEPS: Increase funding and support for comprehensive air quality monitoring across the community, including requiring adjacent industrial facilities to maintain fence line monitoring; Develop multi-lingual “push” notification tools to inform residents of hazards

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: Advocate City: Houston Health Department | Role: Support, AdvocateCommunity Connectors: Air Alliance Houston, TEJAS, Environmental Defense Fund, Area Industries, Harris County Precinct 2, East End District | Role: Support, Implement

Establish a community-wide environmental coalition ACTION STEPS: Create a community-wide environmental coalition, with regular meetings between community members, area stakeholders, government agencies, environmental organizations, and area industries with the goal of creating a shared commitment to the environment and keeping residents informed of incidents at area plants

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: Organize, Outreach, Advocate City: Houston Health Department | Role: Support, Advocate Community Connectors: Air Alliance Houston, TEJAS, Environmental Defense Fund, EPA Region 6, Port of Houston, Houston Galveston Area Council, TCEQ, Harris County Health Department, Area Industries | Role: Support, Advocate, Implement

Healthy People

Address barriers to healthcare access ACTION STEPS: Develop multi-lingual outreach strategies and an informational campaign to inform residents of the health resources available inside the community, including services for those who are uninsured, undocumented, and/or non-English speaking

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST, | Role: Organize, Outreach, AdvocateCity: Houston Health Department | Role: Support, Advocate Community Connectors: Harris Health, Legacy Santa Clara Clinic, El Centro de Corazon | Role: Support, Outreach, Advocate

Increase awareness of and access to mental health services ACTION STEPS: Create an outreach program to educate families on the benefits of mental health services and to connect those in need to available services; Expand mental health services in the neighborhood

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: AdvocateCity: Houston Health Department | Role: Support Community Connectors: Harris Health, Legacy Santa Clara Clinic, El Centro de Corazon, Baylor College of Medicine Teen Health Clinic at Milby High School, Parris Foundation, Depelchin Children’s Center | Role: Support, Outreach, Advocate

Healthy Food

Advocate for a new, quality grocery storeACTION STEPS: Organize and advocate for the development of a new grocery store, including identify sites, incentives, and potential grocers; Community identified priority location is the intersection of Harrisburg and 75th Street

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: AdvocateCity: Mayor’s Office of Economic Development | Role: Support, AdvocateCommunity Connectors: Harris County Healthy Food Financing Initiative, East End District, Children at Risk | Role: Support, Advocate

Develop healthy corner stores and “Pop-Up” or mobile markets ACTION STEPS: Expand access to healthy food through partnerships with small, locally owned corner stores to provide healthy food options and by organizing “pop-up” or mobile markets

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: Organize, Advocate City: Houston Health Department | Role: Support Community Connectors: Finca Tres Robles, CAN DO Houston | Role: Support, Implement

Enhance and expand community gardeningACTION STEPS: Maintain and improve existing community gardens, include school gardens through year-round stewardship; Identify vacant lots to develop new community gardens, particularly in areas such as the Smith Addition

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: Organize, Advocate City: Houston Health Department | Role: Support Community Connectors: Finca Tres Robles, Urban Harvest, El Centro de Corazon, GREEN Collaborative | Role: Support, Implement

Ensure access to healthy food in area schoolsACTION STEPS: Advocate for healthy food for all students in local schools, including nutrition and cooking workshops, and the health benefits of healthy eating

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: Organize, Advocate City: Houston Health Department | Role: Support Community Connectors: El Centro de Corazon, HISD, Mayor’s Office of Education, GREEN Collaborative, Mission Milby, La Raza at Milby High School, LULAC Youth Group | Role: Support, Implement

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ECONOMY AND JOBS ECONOMY AND JOBS GOAL PROJECTS/PROGRAMS/POLICIES COORDINATION

Vibrant Neighborhood Commercial Districts

Strengthen, diversify, and expand neighborhood retail and amenities ACTION STEPS: Identify tools and resources, including financial incentives such as opportunity zones, to grow area businesses, attract new small businesses, and encourage infill development that provides more variety and places for people to gather, focus efforts along Harrisburg, Canal, Wayside, 76TH, and Navigation

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: Organize, Advocate City: Mayor’s Office of Economic Development, Office of Business Opportunity | Role: Support, ImplementCommunity Connectors: International Economic Development Council, East End District, TIRZ #23 | Role: Support, Advocate

Resilient Local Economy

Connect locally-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs to available resources ACTION STEPS: Develop bilingual outreach materials and host neighborhood-based workshops to promote the programs and services available through the Office of Business Opportunity Solutions Center, including business development resources, legal counselling, minority and women-owned business certification workshops, and information on Hire Houston First policies

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST, | Role: Organize, Outreach, AdvocateCity: Houston Health Department | Role: Support, Advocate Community Connectors: Harris Health, Legacy Santa Clara Clinic, El Centro de Corazon | Role: Support, Outreach, Advocate

Greater Financial Literacy

Develop an outreach campaign to connect residents to available financial literacy programs ACTION STEPS: Develop an outreach campaign to inform and connect area residents to the programs provided at the Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) and LISC Financial Opportunity Center (FOC)

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: OutreachCity: Houston Financial Empowerment Center | Role: Support, Organize, Outreach, Implement Community Connectors: East End District, SER Jobs, LISC Financial Opportunity Center, HCC Southeast, Community Family Centers, Workforce Solutions, TX/RX, AAMA | Role: Support, Outreach, Implement

Expanded Economic Opportunities and Jobs

Connect residents to local career and job training programs ACTION STEPS: Connect residents to job and skills training programs, focus on growing job sectors, and host job fairs in the community

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: Organize, OutreachCity: Office of Business Opportunity, Turnaround Houston | Role: Support, Organize, Outreach, Implement Community Connectors: LISC Financial Opportunity Center, SER Jobs, East End Communities Collaborative | Role: Support, Outreach, Implement

Connect youth to internships and employment opportunities ACTION STEPS: Develop partnerships to connect students to internships and other employment opportunities; Outreach to youth through the proposed Youth Programs Fair (see education)

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: Organize, OutreachCity: Mayor’s Office of Education Hire Houston Youth Program | Role: Support, Organize, Outreach, Implement Community Connectors: SER Jobs, SER Jobs Youth Build Program, HCC Southeast | Role: Support

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HOUSINGHOUSINGGOAL PROJECTS/PROGRAMS/POLICIES COORDINATION

Safe and High-Quality Affordable Housing

Build Affordable Single-Family Homes ACTION STEPS: Advocate for the development of affordable single-family homes on land owned by the Houston Land Bank

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: Organize, Advocate City: Housing and Community Development Department | Role: Support, ImplementCommunity Connectors: Houston Land Bank, Houston Habitat for Humanity, Tejano Center for Community Concerns | Role: Support, Advocate

Build Affordable Rental Housing ACTION STEPS: Advocate for the construction of new multi-family housing with 10 units or less, and adjacent to transit and other amenities; Establish partnerships with community connectors to identify incentives, site options, and implementation strategies

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: Organize, Advocate City: Housing and Community Development Department | Role: Support, ImplementCommunity Connectors: Houston Land Bank, Tejano Center for Community Concerns, TIRZ #23, New Hope Housing | Role: Support, Implement

Advocate for community benefits agreements ACTION STEPS: Advocate for community benefit agreements for publicly funded projects in the neighborhood

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: Advocate City: Mayor’s Office of Economic Development | Role: Support

Safeguarded Families, Housing, and Neighborhood Character

Advocate for new and expanded resources for home repair ACTION STEPS: Advocate for additional resources and partnerships to expand home repair programs for seniors and other vulnerable homeowners

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST, | Role: AdvocateCity: Housing and Community Development Department | Role: Support Community Connectors: Rebuilding Together Houston, Tejano Center for Community Concerns, SER Jobs Youth Build Program, TX/RX Maker Hub, Hope Disaster Recovery

Provide property tax relief for vulnerable homeowners ACTION STEPS: Identify and advocate for financial and/or policy initiatives that protect residents burdened by rising property taxes, this may include capping property appraisals for long-term residents who meet income eligibility requirements, particularly in areas where assessments are rising rapidly

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST, | Role: AdvocateCity: District I | Role: Support Community Connectors: Harris County Appraisal District, Kinder Institute for Urban Research| Role: Support

Preserve the character of the neighborhood through minimum lot size and building line ordinances ACTION STEPS: Provide workshops for area property owners and homeowners on the benefits and challenges of minimum lot size and special minimum building line programs that can prevent development that is incompatible with the existing neighborhood character

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST, | Role: Advocate, Organize City: Planning and Development Department | Role: Support, Implement Community Connectors: Area Civic Organizations | Role: Support, Advocate, Organize

Repair and preserve affordable rental housing ACTION STEPS: Develop an outreach campaign targeted to area rental property owners to provide information on the annual multi-family construction and rehabilitation programs that provide funding for the maintenance of multi-family properties and help to maintain affordability

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST, | Role: OrganizeCity: Planning and Development Department, Housing and Community Development Department | Role: Support, Implement Community Connectors: Area Rental Property Owners | Role: Implement

Expanded Homeownership

Connect new homebuyers to available programs and resourcesACTION STEPS: Develop outreach materials and a campaign to connect potential new homeowners to homebuyer education and assistance programs, including down payment assistance

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: Organize, OutreachCity: Housing and Community Development Department | Role: Support, Implement Community Connectors: Tejano Center for Community Concerns | Role: Support, Implement

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MOBILITY and INFRASTRUCTUREMOBILITY and INFRASTRUCTUREGOAL PROJECTS/PROGRAMS/POLICIES COORDINATION

High Quality Infrastructure

Construct and maintain storm drain, sewer, and water infrastructure ACTION STEPS: Identify and prioritize areas with water, storm and sanitary sewer systems that require maintenance and repair; Focus storm sewer improvements in the areas near 77th St. and Canal and along La Porte Road in Smith Addition

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: Prioritize, Advocate City: Houston Public Works | Role: Support, ImplementCommunity Connectors: District I, El Centro de Corazon, Smith Addition Advocates | Role: Advocate

Great Streets

Advocate for a workshop on the Capital Improvement Plan process ACTION STEPS: Advocate for the development and delivery of a workshop on the Capital Improvement Plan process for area leaders and residents

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST, | Role: Outreach, OrganizeCity: Planning and Development Department, District I, Department of Neighborhoods, Mayor’s Office of Complete Communities | Role: Implement, Organize

Repair and maintain area streets ACTION STEPS: Identify and prioritize streets in need of repair and advocate for inclusion in the Capital Improvement Plan; Priority street projects include: Cesar Chavez Blvd, Avenue C, Harrisburg Blvd, Capitol St, Avenue K, Avenue E, Avenue F Broadway, 76th St, and Canal St)

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: Organize, Advocate City: District I, Houston Public Works | Role: Advocate, ImplementCommunity Connectors: East End District, TIRZ #23 | Role: Advocate

Improve street lighting ACTION STEPS: Develop an outreach campaign, including social media, targeted to area civic organizations to encourage residents to report street light outages to CenterPoint

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST, Area Civic Organizations | Role: Outreach, Implement City: Planning and Development Department | Role: SupportCommunity Connector: CenterPoint | Role: Implement

Enhance streetscaping on major corridors ACTION STEPS: Develop a coalition of civic leaders and representatives of the East End District and TIRZ #23 to identify priority areas for streetscape enhancements and pedestrian amenities, focus on projects that will improve safety and connectivity such as pedestrian lighting and landscaping

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST, | Role: Prioritize, Advocate City: Planning and Development Department | Role: SupportCommunity Connectors: East End District, TIRZ #23 | Role: Advocate, Implement

Designate neighborhood heavy truck routes ACTION STEPS: Identify and prioritize local streets with excessive heavy vehicle thru traffic and advocate for Houston Public Works to install “No Thru Trucks” signage in these locations

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST, | Role: Prioritize, Advocate City: Houston Public Works | Role: Implement

Complete and Safe Pedestrian and Bike Networks

Establish a Neighborhood SWAT Team ACTION STEPS: Establish and organize a Magnolia Park / Manchester Neighborhood SWAT Team to identify and prioritize needs for new crosswalks, sidewalks, sidewalk repairs, and accessibility improvements

Community: : Neighborhood SWAT Team | Role: Organize, Prioritize, Advocate City: Planning and Development Department | Role: SupportCommunity Connectors: Area Civic Organizations | Role: Support

Create a complete and accessible sidewalk network ACTION STEPS: The Neighborhood SWAT Team to identify and prioritize areas in need of new sidewalks, focusing on routes to area schools, transit, and parks; SWAT Team to outreach to disabled residents to identify sidewalk accessibility issues, including the need for ramps and repairs; Prioritize new sidewalks in the Manchester and Smith Addition areas, along La Porte Rd, Broadway St., 74th, Herbert St., and Roosevelt St.

Community: : Neighborhood SWAT Team | Role: Prioritize, Advocate City: Houston Public Works, Mayor’s Office of Complete Communities | Role: Implement, SupportCommunity Connectors: Area Civic Organizations, East End District, TIRZ #23, METRO Universal Accessibility Program, Buffalo Bayou Partnership | Role: Advocate, Support, Implement

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MOBILITY and INFRASTRUCTURE (cont.) MOBILITY and INFRASTRUCTURE (cont.) GOAL PROJECTS/PROGRAMS/POLICIES COORDINATION

Complete and Safe Pedestrian and Bike Networks (continued)

Provide safe crossings ACTION STEPS: The Neighborhood SWAT Team to identify and document existing crosswalks in need of maintenance and survey area school principals to identify where additional crosswalks are needed, including Franklin Elementary School and Milby High School; Partner with school principals to advocate for Houston Public Works to repair existing crosswalks and install new crosswalks where a need has been documented

Community: Neighborhood SWAT Team | Role: Prioritize, Advocate City: Houston Public Works | Role: Implement, SupportCommunity Connectors: East End District, TIRZ #23, Area School Principals | Role: Advocate, Implement

Prioritize, test, and construct community bike lanes that connect to existing amenities ACTION STEPS: Prioritize the projects identified in the Houston Bike Plan for implementation and test the priority routes with ‘pop-up’ lanes; Analyze the proposed priorities of 75th St., 76th St., Capitol St., Navigation Blvd., and extension of the Sunset Trail south to Brays Bayou

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: Prioritize, Advocate City: Planning and Development Department, Houston Public Works | Role: Support, ImplementCommunity Connectors: Bicycle Advisory Committee, Buffalo Bayou Partnership, East End District, Harris County Precinct 2 | Role: Support, Advocate, Implement

Community-Centered Rail Policies

Minimize traffic and pedestrian disruptions at area railroad crossings ACTION STEPS: Strengthen community partnerships with area railroad companies and advocate for improved train schedules and minimal traffic and pedestrian disruptions, particularly adjacent to schools and other community amenities

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST, | Role: Organize, Advocate City: Houston Public Works | Role: Support Community Connectors: Area Railroad Companies, Gulf Coast Rail District, East End District | Role: Implement, Support

Address train safety for pedestrians ACTION STEPS: Advocate for an awareness campaign and improvements at railroad crossings to improve pedestrian safety

Community: Magnolia Park/Manchester NST | Role: Organize, Advocate City: Houston Public Works | Role: Support Community Connectors: Area Railroad Companies | Role: Implement

Establish quiet zones ACTION STEPS: Advocate for railroad supported and funded quiet zones

Community: Magnolia Park/Manchester NST | Role: Organize, Advocate City: Houston Public Works | Role: SupportCommunity Connectors: Area Railroad Companies | Role: Implement

Mobile and Connected Community

Create a community-based transit coalition ACTION STEPS: Create a community-based transit coalition to advocate for light rail and improved bus services in the neighborhood

Community: Magnolia Park/Manchester NST | Role: Organize, Advocate City: District I, METRO | Role: SupportCommunity Connectors: LINK Houston | Role: Support

Advocate for the Green Line Light Rail extension ACTION STEPS: Activate the proposed transit coalition to advocate for the extension of the Green Line Light Rail to Hobby Airport, including identifying a preferred alignment to meet the needs of the community.

Community: Magnolia Park/Manchester NST | Role: Organize, Advocate City: District I, METRO | Role: SupportCommunity Connectors: LINK Houston, Area Civic Organizations | Role: Support

Improve METRO bus servicesACTION STEPS: Utilize the transit coalition to identify and prioritize area bus service improvements, including increasing the frequency of service after school hours to connect parents and youth to public amenities such as schools, parks, community centers, etc., and identifying additional bus routes or services

Community: Magnolia Park/Manchester NST | Role: Organize, Advocate City: District I, METRO | Role: SupportCommunity Connectors: LINK Houston | Role: Support

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NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTERNEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTERGOAL PROJECTS/PROGRAMS/POLICIES COORDINATION

Beautiful Neighborhood

Organize community cleanups ACTION STEPS: Organize neighborhood cleanup events, including along Buffalo Bayou; Collaborate with neighborhood schools and civic organizations to establish neighborhood volunteer teams

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: Organize, Advocate City: Department of Neighborhoods, Solid Waste Department | Role: Organize, SupportCommunity Connectors: : Keep Houston Beautiful, Buffalo Bayou Partnership, East End District | Role: Support

Promote proper trash placement and collection ACTION STEPS: Develop a campaign to publicize heavy trash schedules and policies to ensure residents are well-informed and facilitate proper trash collection

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: Organize, Outreach City: Department of Neighborhoods, Solid Waste Department | Role: SupportCommunity Connectors: Area Civic Organizations | Role: Support

Create a 311 campaign ACTION STEPS: Create a bilingual outreach campaign to encourage residents to report potholes, illegal dumping, graffiti, noise, signs (including political signs) and other nuisances to 311; Include information on how to use 311

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: Organize, Outreach, Advocate City: Department of Neighborhoods, Office of International Communities, ARA | Role: Outreach, Support Community Connectors: Area Civic Organizations, District I | Role: Outreach, Advocate

Increase the tree canopy ACTION STEPS: Partner with Trees for Houston, the East End District, civic organizations, and others to plant trees across the neighborhood; Prioritize screening industrial facilities adjacent to residential land uses, such as along 73rd St, 74th St, and 75th St between Harrisburg Blvd and Canal St; Identify areas to plant Magnolia trees to honor the history of the neighborhood

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: Organize, Outreach, Advocate , Implement City: Mayor’s Office of Complete Communities | Role: Support Community Connectors: Trees for Houston, East End District, Youth Organizations

History and Culture of the Neighborhood is Preserved and Celebrated

Preserve historic buildings and explore new uses, including cultural facilities ACTION STEPS: Establish partnerships with public and private entities to develop strategies and plans to support and fund the acquisition, rehabilitation, and repurposing of historic structures in the neighborhood as cultural and community resources that celebrate Mexican/Mexican American history, such as the Magnolia Park City Hall building or Rufus Cage Elementary School

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST, | Role: Organize, Plan, Advocate City: Planning and Development Department, Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, Housing and Community Development Department | Role: Support Community Connectors: East End District, East End Cultural District, Preservation Houston, TIRZ #23 | Role: Support

Celebrate historic sites ACTION STEPS: Survey the historical buildings and sites in the neighborhood to identify locations for historical markers or National Historic Landmark status, such as the Harrisburg-Jackson Cemetery (1883), Glendale Cemetery (1826), Brady’s Island, Magnolia Park City Hall, the Port Authority building, and historic buildings along Harrisburg

Community: Magnolia Park/Manchester NST | Role: Organize, Plan, Advocate City: Planning and Development Department | Role: Support Community Connectors: East End District, East End Cultural District, Harris County, Glendale Cemetery Association | Role: Support, Advocate

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PARKS and COMMUNITY AMENITIESPARKS and COMMUNITY AMENITIESGOAL PROJECTS/PROGRAMS/POLICIES COORDINATION

Beautiful Parks

Identify and prioritize improvements at existing parks ACTION STEPS: Identify, plan, and prioritize new or improved amenities at existing parks, including identifying new partners and funding strategies; Potential projects include: Hidalgo Park: Install safety lighting, enhance the park with public art, explore the possibility of a new community center, and develop an outdoor movie theater; Hartman Park: Create art and installations inside the park; Woodruff Park: Invest in the development of the park, promote and support art and installations, explore expansion; De Zavala Park: Address outdated facilities, update the basketball court, new playground equipment, lighting, B-Cycle Station, and address ADA accessibility of restrooms and other facilities

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: Organize, Prioritize, Advocate City: Houston Parks and Recreation Department, District I, General Services Division | Role: SupportCommunity Connectors: Houston Parks Board, East End District, B-Cycle, Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs | Role: Support

Improve maintenance at existing parks ACTION STEPS: Advocate for improved maintenance at existing parks; Organize area civic clubs, businesses, youth, and other groups to join the Adopt-a-Park program, which is a commitment to provide long-term support for the maintenance and aesthetic quality of a park for a minimum term of two years

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: Organize, Support, Advocate, Implement City: Houston Parks and Recreation Department, District I | Role: SupportCommunity Connectors: Houston Parks Board, East End District, Area Civic Organizations, Area Businesses | Role: Support

Create an “Art in the Parks” program ACTION STEPS: Work with local artists and arts organizations to create a participatory public art plan for area parks including both temporary and permanent works; Identify funding strategies and partners; Engage residents in the public art process

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST, Local Artists | Role: Organize, Plan, Implement City: Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, District I, City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department | Role: Support Community Connectors: East End District, Area Civic Organizations, Area Businesses, Houston Arts Alliance | Role: Support

New Parks and Active Bayous

Support and Advocate for the Buffalo Bayou East Master ACTION STEPS: Advocate for the acquisition of new parkland, trails, pedestrian bridges, and other amenities along Buffalo Bayou in support of the Buffalo Bayou East Master Plan; Participate in public meetings to plan for the extension of amenities east to Brady’s Island

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST, | Role: Support, Advocate City: District I, City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department | Role: Support Community Connectors: Buffalo Bayou Partnership, Port of Houston, Area Civic Organizations, East End District | Role: Plan, Implement

Expand active recreation and amenities along Buffalo and Brays Bayous ACTION STEPS: Expand amenities adjacent to bayous such as additional recreational boating/kayaking, storm water and environmental learning areas, waterfront food truck stations

Community: Magnolia Park/Manchester NST | Role: Support, AdvocateCity: Planning and Development Department | Role: Support Community Connectors: Buffalo Bayou Partnership, Houston Parks Board, East End District, Bayou City Adventures, Paddle with Style, Southwest PaddleSports, Gulf Coast Kayak Adventures, Austin Canoe and Kayak | Role: Support, Plan, Implement

Develop Pineview Triangle Park as a pilot pocket park ACTION STEPS: Develop Pineview Triangle Park as a pilot pocket park, and explore other areas for new pocket parks such as along Buffalo and Brays Bayous, and adjacent to Canal and Harrisburg corridors (Community identified priorities include 100 block of Glendale St and 71st St, 900 block of Kenmore St, 6600 block of Harrisburg, 66th St between Harrisburg and Avenue B, Canal St at Hedrick St, Harrisburg at 75th, Harrisburg at 78th, and area underneath the Wayside Dr./Sgt Macario Garcia Dr. bridge)

Community: Magnolia Park/Manchester NST | Role: Prioritize, AdvocateCity: District I, City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department | Role: Support Community Connectors: Buffalo Bayou Partnership, Houston Parks Board, East End District | Role: Support

Advocate for the development of new parks in underserved areas ACTION STEPS: Advocate for the development of new parks, for example in Smith Addition with the loss of Pieser Park and the proposed JR Harris Park at the intersection of Highway 225 and Lawndale, which could include a graffiti wall or other art installations

Community: Magnolia Park/Manchester NST | Role: Organize, Outreach, AdvocateCity: Houston Parks and Recreation Department | Role: Support, ImplementCommunity Connectors: Houston Parks Board, Harris County Precinct 2, Texas Department of Transportation, East End District | Role: Support, Implement

Advocate for outdoor exercise equipment at public facilities and open spaces ACTION STEPS: Identify and prioritize locations, including trails, parks, or other public spaces, for outdoor exercise equipment

Community: Magnolia Park/Manchester NST | Role: Organize, Outreach, AdvocateCity: Houston Parks and Recreation Department, Houston Health Department | Role: Support, ImplementCommunity Connectors: El Centro de Corazon, Houston Parks Board, Harris County Precinct 2East End District | Role: Support, Implement

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Safe and Secure Community

Expand police presence ACTION STEPS: Advocate for increased police patrols, including bike patrols and identifying locations for officers to complete paperwork

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: Advocate City: Houston Police Department | Role: SupportCommunity Connectors: East End District | Role: Support

Increase participation in HPD’s Positive Interaction Program ACTION STEPS: Advocate for increased participation in the East Side Division’s Positive Interaction Program as a means to strengthen the relationship between residents and the police

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: Advocate, Outreach City: Houston Police Department | Role: SupportCommunity Connectors: Area Civic Organizations | Role: Advocate, Outreach

Improve communication between the community and law enforcement agencies ACTION STEPS: Work in partnership with HPD, Harris County Constable Office Precinct 2, and other law enforcement agencies to distribute bilingual information and outreach materials on how to report suspicious activity and non-emergency requests

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: Advocate, Outreach City: Houston Police Department | Role: Support Community Connectors: Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Harris County Constable Precinct 2

Caring Community

Expand action against drugs and human trafficking ACTION STEPS: Advocate for the Houston Police Department’s Vice Unit and United Against Human Trafficking to address the challenges of drug activities and human trafficking, particularly along Harrisburg from 75th Street to 78th Street and at Navigation Blvd, as well as at area parks including Woodruff, De Zavala, and Mason Parks

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST, | Role: Advocate, Outreach City: Houston Police Department, Mayor’s Office of Anti-Human Trafficking | Role: Support, Outreach Community Connectors: United Against Human Trafficking

Increase awareness of programs and services for the victims of human trafficking ACTION STEPS: Improve outreach, information, and service delivery for the victims of human trafficking, including information on the national human trafficking hotline (888-373-7888); Continue developing service delivery strategies for victims; Advocate for HPD’s “no arrest” program to protect sex workers in need of services

Community: Magnolia Park/Manchester NST | Role: SupportCity: Houston Police Department, Mayor’s Office of Anti-Human Trafficking | Role: Support, Outreach Community Connectors: Houston Area Women’s Center, United Against Human Trafficking, Harris Health, YMCA, Ben Taub Hospital | Role: Support, Outreach

Advocate for policies that reduce human trafficking, such as “hot sheet” ordinances ACTION STEPS: Advocate for additional citywide policies that reduce human trafficking, such as hot sheet ordinances that prohibit hourly rates at motels

Community: Magnolia Park/Manchester NST | Role: AdvocateCity: Houston Police Department, Mayor’s Office of Anti-Human Trafficking, District I | Role: Support, AdvocateCommunity Connectors: United Against Human Trafficking | Role: Support , Advocate

Advocate for resources and housing for the homeless ACTION STEPS: Advocate for additional resources and affordable housing alternatives to reduce homelessness in the neighborhood and the city at large

Community: Magnolia Park/Manchester NST | Role: AdvocateCity: Mayor’s Office for Homeless Initiatives, Mayor’s Office of Veterans and Military Affairs, Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, Housing and Community Development Department, District I | Role: Support, Advocate Community Connectors: Coalition for the Homeless, The Way Home Houston | Role: Support

Increase awareness and service delivery for the victims of domestic violence ACTION STEPS: Advocate for increased awareness and service delivery for the victims of domestic violence, including connecting victims to services and resources, and educating school age youth

Community: Magnolia Park/Manchester NST | Role: AdvocateCity: Houston Police Department | Role: Support, AdvocateCommunity Connectors: Houston Area Women’s Center, Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council | Role: Support, Advocate

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Safe EnvironmentManage stray animals

ACTION STEPS: Advocate for resources and services, including those provided by non-profit animal welfare organizations, to reduce stray dogs and cats, including expanding outreach efforts to educate and inform residents of spay and neuter resources available

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: Outreach, Advocate City: Bureau of Animal Regulation and Control | Role: Support, Advocate Community Connectors: Barrio Dogs, Emancipet, Houston Humane Society | Role: Support, Advocate

Resilient and Prepared Community

Improve disaster preparedness and outreach ACTION STEPS: Develop a bilingual outreach strategy and campaign to ensure residents are aware of and signed up for disaster notification systems at the city and county level, including flood warning systems, hurricane and weather notifications, environmental risks and hazard notifications; Organize a smoke alarm distribution program in the community

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST, | Role: Outreach, Advocate City: City of Houston Office of Emergency Management, Houston Fire Department | Role: Support, Outreach, Implement Community Connectors: Area Civic Organizations, Harris County Office of Emergency Management, Harris County Flood Control District, TEJAS | Role: Support, Outreach

Prepare for a disaster through Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training ACTION STEPS: Train and prepare residents for a disaster through Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training, focus on sheltering in place emergencies

Community: Magnolia Park/Manchester NST | Role: Outreach, Implement City: City of Houston Community Emergency Response Team | Role: SupportCommunity Connectors: Area Civic Organizations | Role: Outreach, Implement

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Community of Leaders and Advocates

Improve public outreach strategies and keep residents informed ACTION STEPS: Expand outreach efforts both inside and outside of the community, utilize innovative tools, such as social media, texting, flyers, mail, and other methods to ensure residents are connected to resources and information

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: Organize, Outreach, Advocate City: Department of Neighborhoods | Role: Outreach, Support Community Connectors: Community Family Centers, El Centro de Corazon, BakerRipley, Tejano Center for Community Concerns | Role: Support

Engage neighborhood youth in community development ACTION STEPS: Expand youth engagement and leadership in community activities through outreach to East End Little League, La Raza at Milby HS, and LULAC Youth Group

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: Organize, Outreach, Advocate City: Mayor’s Office of Complete Communities | Role: Support Community Connectors: East End Little League, La Raza at Milby High School, LULAC Youth Group | Role: Outreach, Support

Advocate and support the needs and rights of undocumented residents ACTION STEPS: Create a community outreach campaign to ensure undocumented residents are aware of their rights and resources available, including rental assistance; Advocate for policies that protect undocumented residents, including the right to secure valid identification

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST | Role: Organize, Outreach, Advocate City: Office of International Communities | Role: Support, Outreach Community Connectors: BakerRipley, Community Family Centers, Lone Star Legal Aid, AAMA, Spanish Language Media Outlets, Elected Officials | Role: Support, Advocate

Collaborative and Cohesive Community

Organize and host community events, festivals, and programs ACTION STEPS: Develop a community coalition to promote and host neighborhood events and programs, such as storytelling, tours, festivals, such as Dia de Los Muertos, markets showcasing local crafts, food festivals, music events, sports, National Night Out, Church Bazaars, Family Fun Days, and Sunday Streets

Community: Magnolia Park / Manchester NST, | Role: Organize, Implement City: Department of Neighborhoods, HPD, Mayor’s Office of Special Events (CIGNA Sunday Streets) | Role: SupportCommunity Connectors: East End District, Area Civic Organizations, Tejano Center for Community Concerns, AAMA | Role: Support

Re-establish the Super Neighborhood Council ACTION STEPS: Create a coalition of leaders to re-establish the Magnolia Park and Harrisburg/Manchester Super Neighborhood Councils

Community: Magnolia Park/Manchester NST | Role: Organize, ImplementCity: Department of Neighborhoods, Planning and Development Department | Role: SupportCommunity Connectors: Area Civic Organizations | Role: Support

Create a Community Resource Guide ACTION STEPS: Develop a web-based guide to community resources in English and Spanish, including non-profit organizations, government agencies, civic clubs, and faith-based institutions

Community: Magnolia Park/Manchester NST | Role: Organize, ImplementCity: Department of Neighborhoods, Planning and Development Department | Role: SupportCommunity Connectors: Area Civic Organizations, Area Non-profit Organizations, Area Faith-based Organizations | Role: Support

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