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Wabasso : Utilizing the PACE Methodology as a Tool for Improving the Quality of Life in Communities. Presentation by: Julianne Renk Indian River County Health Dept. division of Environmental Health. Introduction. What is PACE EH? How is the methodology applied? Does it work?.
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Wabasso: Utilizing the PACE Methodology as a Tool for Improving the Quality of Life in Communities Presentation by: Julianne Renk Indian River County Health Dept. division of Environmental Health
Introduction • What is PACE EH? • How is the methodology applied? • Does it work?
The Community of Wabasso • Demographics • Lack of infrastructure • Mistrust of government
Implementing PACE in Wabasso • Identify issues • Build partnerships • Low hanging fruit
Results • Streetlight Project • Project Hope • World Changers • Water Project • Sidewalk Project • Park Improvements
Lessons Learned • Empowerment • Agency cooperation • Building Bridges, Burning Bridges, Repairing Bridges
Real Life • Mrs. Black- new home, water, paved road, streetlight • PACE Process= Drastic improvement of quality of life for the community of Wabasso