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Welcome!. Northside Strategy Teams | MEETING 1. Tonight’s Agenda . Welcome + introductions What’s going on PLANNING FRAMEWORK Overview of Strategy Teams ROLE + SCHEDULE Outcomes from 02.19 event Teamwork SHARED VALUES + COMMUNITY FOCUS
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Welcome! Northside Strategy Teams | MEETING 1
Tonight’s Agenda Welcome + introductions What’s going on PLANNING FRAMEWORK Overview of Strategy Teams ROLE + SCHEDULEOutcomes from 02.19 event Teamwork SHARED VALUES + COMMUNITY FOCUS Housekeeping NEXT STEPS, TEAM LEADS, NEXT MEETING 6:30 – 6:40 6:40 – 6:50 6:50 – 7:50 7:50 – 8:00
What Northsiders Want Improved quality of life for ALL Northside residents, andrevitalization of the Northsideas a preferred destination.
The Opportunity • Connectorof 18 distinct neighborhoods • Catalystto identify the “game changers” • Leverageadditional people & resources
Community Values • Build on infrastructure & momentum • Mobilize people • Strengthen the social fabric • Build self-sufficiency & independence • Informed by data • Strategies that we all embrace • Community consensus around catalytic projects • Expectation of brilliant execution
Suggested Focus Areas CORE THEMES ACROSS AREAS: Food deserts +hunger, transportation, safety
Community Engagement Approach WORKING WITH THE COMMUNITY Understand needs / engage residents Develop shared strategy Begin near-term projects Leverage resources + assets
Planning Framework June event Sharing the data Signing up Action Teams Strategy Teams big goals, priorities, foundation Action Teams organic community projects
Strategy Teams Who? Highly engaged & committed community leaders … YOU! What? 3 teams focusedon defining strategieswithin focus areas Why? Toestablish basis for community-wide planning & implementation When? 1-2 hours per month now thru June STRATEGY TEAM WORK Meeting 1: MARCHOverview, shared values, guiding the Community Census Meeting 2: APRIL Goals + Priorities Meeting 3: MAYShort-term and Long-term strategiesExisting opportunities + resources Meeting 4: JUNE Prepping for Summit + Action Teams
Quality Affordable Rental Vacant Property & Land Parks & Outdoor Amenities Path to HomeownershipBusiness District support Additions from 02.19 outcomes
02.19 Outcomes ADDITIONAL PRIORITIES EXISTING ASSETS
Tonight’s Teamwork THE FORMAT WE’LL USE IS DESIGNED TO… • generate a lot of info in a short amount of time • ensure everyone participates • organize the outcomes while we work • easily apply the outcomes towards next steps
Tonight’s Teamwork THE FORMAT WE’LL USE IS DESIGNED TO… • generate a lot of info in a short amount of time • ensure everyone participates • organize the outcomes while we work • easily apply the outcomes towards next steps
Tonight’s Teamwork 1. A QUESTION IS ASKED 2. YOU RESPOND ONE IDEA PER NOTE! • Write down your ideas with post-its & pens provided • As many responses as you can think of
Tonight’s Teamwork 3. IDEAS COLLECTED BY “FLOATING BOATS” • One person shares their best or favorite idea • Facilitator will write down the theme of that idea on a “boat” • If you have a similar idea, put your post-it on the boat • We’ll go around until all ideas are collected
To make it work… STAY FOCUSED ON THE QUESTION AT HAND BE CONSIDERATE OF QUIET TIME Turn off cell-phones. Be considerate of others working around you. RESPECT ONE ANOTHER’S IDEASContribute don’t criticize. TRUST THE PROCESS Even if it’s confusing or you don’t like it, go with it. If you have something to say, write it down and share when appropriate.
QUESTION 1 What core values will guide our work together over the next few months?
QUESTION 2 What are the community's Guiding Principles around PLACE? Think about each of these specific areas: • Quality Affordable Rental • Reclaim Vacant Property & Land • Parks & Outdoor Amenities What do you want to ensure happens, what do you care about, what is core? What else? Be specific.
Next Steps…. IDENTIFY: PLACE Strategy leads SHARE: Tonight’s work with PLACE Strategy Team PLAN: Mark calendar for next planning meeting
THANKS! Northside Strategy Teams | MEETING 1