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Holyoke MA Policy Case Study. Liz Budd Greater Holyoke YMCA Holyoke Food and Fitnes Policy council lbudd@holyokeymca.org. Hurdles. Key Points Communication between city government and Community
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Holyoke MAPolicy Case Study Liz Budd Greater Holyoke YMCA Holyoke Food and Fitnes Policy council lbudd@holyokeymca.org
Hurdles Key Points • Communication between city government and Community • Notification Policies lack robust community participation response due to old solicitation methods. i.e tiny newspaper notices
Community & Policy Take Aways • Policies involving community input and notification are vital • Continual Community Feedback/input for future projects and long term infrastructure goals assures sustainable infrastructure change that is supported by the community Community participation is key for successful change
Outcomes Walking Committee • Collaborative committee of citizens, businesses, agencies and city planners and engineers that work together to identify and prioritize infrastructure needs in the city. Projects to date • Bike Lane study and proposal for city council • New intersection • Public Park restoration prioritization • Walking audit collaboration with local University