Sustainable Community Plan [2012-2017]
CONTENTS Acknowledgements
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Executive Summary
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Background Information
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Assets & Opportunities
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Work Plan
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Froedert Hospital
Non-Profit Data Center
Ground Work Milwaukee
North Avenue Community Dev. Corp.
30th Street Industrial Corridor Corp.
Guru Foods
Our Next Generation
3rd District Police Station
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Pathways to College
ACTS CDC
Heritage West Properties
PC Sport Finish
Alderman Willie Hines
Hmong American Friendship Association
Progressive Health Clinics
Amaranth Bakery
Lisbon Avenue Neighborhood Dev. Corp.
Quorum Architects
American Heart Association
LISC Milwaukee
Radio Milwaukee
American Lung Association of Wisconsin
Lloyd Foods
Safe & Sound
Benedict Center
M&I CDC
Select Milwaukee
Bethany Lutheran Church
Martin Drive Neighborhood Association
SET Ministry
Bethune Academy
Medical College of Wisconsin
Sojourner Family Peace Center
Boys and Girls Club
Milwaukee Artists Resource Network
United Methodist Children’s Services
City of Milwaukee
Milwaukee Bicycle Works
Urban Ecology Center
City Year
Milwaukee County Parks
Urban Economic Development Association
CFI Golf
Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity
UWM—School of Public Health
Community Advocates
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewer District
Victory Garden Initiative
Community Development Advocates
Milwaukee Public Library
VITAS
Community First
Milwaukee Recreation Department
Washington Heights Neighborhood Assoc.
Community Pie
Milwaukee TABS Program
Washington High School
Council President Willie Hines Office
Miss Annette’s Tutoring
Washington Park Beat
Community Prosecution Unit
Modern Group
Washington Park Library
Edens Market
Neighborhood Improvement Dev. Corp.
Westside Academy I & II
Environmental Protection Agency
Neighbors United for Washington Park
Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce
Express Yourself Milwaukee
New Covenant Housing Corp.
Wisconsin Minority Health Program
Four Corners of the World Fair Trade
New Hope Project
Wisc. Women’s Business Initiative
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Ashley Adsit, Constance Alberts, DeAnka Anderson, Toni Anderson, Sarah Andritsch, Muneer Bahaudeen, Blu Balwinder, Cedric Banks, Jeff Baudry, Correna Beaman, Jodee Benavides, Sonny Benipal, Kathryn Berger, Laurel Berman, Brad Bernard, Christopher Berry, Danielle Bolden, Trena Bonds, Renee Booker, Chris Boston, David Boucher, Daisy Bowman, Nicole Bowman, Antionette Brown, Brenda Brown, Charlotte Brown, Martha Brown, Courtney Brownson, Mike Brox, Tammara Burkett, Sherlon Butler, Antonio Butts, James Capraro, Porsche Carmon, Caroline Carter, Kelly Carter, Erik Choisy, Randy Ciepluch, Todd Clausen, Derrick Cleveland, Dan Cody, Rochelle Cooper, Adam Cour, Rosalind Cox, Maurice Craine, Clifton Crump, Art Dahlberg, Darryl Davidson, Wendy Davila, Lamont Davis, Jean Davis-Mallett, Paulina de Haan, Luis Delgado, Sandra Devine, Shirley Drake, Julia Driscoll, Kevin Driscoll, Mary Beth Driscoll, Beth Dufek, Demetria Dunn, Robert Dunn, Bess Earl, Vernon Easley, Terron Edwards, Laura Evans, LIsa Fero, Beth Fetterly Heller, Alicia Flemming, Greg Flisram, Anwar Flloyd Pruitt Lloyd Flowers, Annette Frink, Leondis Fuller, Heiner Geise, Jaquel Gilbert, Demetri Glass, Sheryl Gotts, Charles Grant, Empress Gray, JoAnn Gray-Murray, Delores Green, Thomas Guthrie, Barbara Haig, Paul Handel, Ann Hanlon, Shelia Harris, Rosie Harvey, Shelina Harvey, Katie Hassemer, Chris Hau, Aaron Heffernan, Adam Helt-Baldwin, Cynthia Henry, Coretta Herring, Jeanne Hewitt, Willie Hines, Brenna Holly, Jamari Holmes, Keith Holt, Ruben Hopkins, Joyce Hopson, Jeff Hopton, Mike Howden, Perry Huyck, Dorothy Ingram, Mary Jiles, Mary Jean Jiles, Johanna Jimenez, David Johnson, Erik Johnson, TaTanisha Johnson, Ameenah Joiner, Akiyyah Jones, Doris Jones, George Jones, Immy Kaggwa, Willie Karidis, James Keegan, Tommie and Doris Kennedy, Nzinga Khalid, LoNeng Kiatoukaysy, Alisha Klapps, John Klatt, Melvina Kleverova-Zilliox, Jill Kline, Mark Knapp, Hue Kong, Jane Konkel, Ali Kopyt, Christopher Ladwig, Lara Lasky, Samuel Leichtling, Robbie Leonard, Derrick Lemmie, Scott Lesniewski, Alfonzo Lewis, Kim Lindroth, Sarah Linton, Gail Lione, Vanessa Llanas, Susan Lloyd, Emily Long, April Love, Juan Lugio, Lois Lugio, Rachel Lustig, Kristi Luzar, Vincent Lyles, Barbara Mann, Marilou Martin, MaryAnne Martiny, Edward McDonald, Matt Melendes, Emily Michi, Geri Miller, Dimitri Mills, Charles Mintz, Alicia Modjeska, Barbara Moore, Cindi Morgan, Kinah Morgan, Johnny Moutry, Melissa Mueller, Pat Mueller, Pat Mueller, Patty Murdock, Melissa Musante, David Nelson, Allyson Nemec, Patricia Obletz, Orlando Ortiz, Amy Peterson, Chad Piechocki, Scott Pollard, Tangela Poole, Maria Prioletta, Carl Quindel, Kelly Ramirez, Razon Reasby, Leo Ries, Alex Runner,Melissa Scanlan, Tim Schermetzler, Ray Schmidt, Susan Schmidt, Peggy Schulz, Patricia Scrutchions, Shirley Senaya, Jenni Sevenich, Mamta & Pinky Singh, Michael C. & T. Ruth Shank, Stephanie Shipley, Denise Smith, Guy Smith, Nannette Smith, Becca Sniderman, Jim Sonnenberg, Gregory Stanford, Keith Stanley, Becky Staring, Dave Steele, Ann Steinberg, James Steiner, Gloria Stern, Craig Stingley, Katie Swank-Watt, Celeste Sylvas, Ed Szopinski, Tom Thaney, Cindy Thompson, Samuel Thurman, Levilla Tillman, Marisa Tillman, Jessie Tobin, Melody Todd, Sherry Turner, N.J. Unaka, Lori Vance, Nengmay Vang, Zongsae Vang, Tim Vargo, Jenny Vellinga, David Wahl, Karecmah Walker, Kathie Walker, Jacqueline Ward, Rob Washington, Rodd Washington, Jan Watter, David Weber, Yvonne Weddle, Margaret Weimer, Dawn Weiss, Teig Whaley-Smith, Diane Wilkins, Brian William, AzureDe Williams, Jennifer Williams, Maurice Williams, Earnestine Willis, Steve Witkowski, Alicia Witten, Irma Yepez, Michelle Young, Rodney Young, Paul Zettel, Michael Zilliox
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EXECUTIVE Summary At the heart of Washington Park Neighborhood is the park itself, a of Businesses have also located to the area, including several in 124 acre park designed by the legendary landscape architect Fredrick developments constructed by North Avenue CDC and Lisbon Avenue Law Olmstead. The park is home to the Urban Ecology Center, the Neighborhood Development Corporation. The Neighborhood is also Washington Park Senior Center, the Vliet Street Green market and becoming the dessert capital of Wisconsin with Amaranth Bakery, countless events, including concerts Birdie's Care, Eat Cake, Kehr's Candies at the Band Shell, Winter Fest, Earth and Community Pie. The Washington Park Neighborhood Day and many more.
will continue to be successful as it brings together passionate people to collaborate on arts, culture, the park, education, wellness, and economic development in the neighborhood.
The first homes in the Washington Park neighborhood were built in the early 1900s. Through the efforts of United Methodist Children's Services, North Avenue Community Development Corporation (CDC), New Covenant Housing Corp., the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee, Habitat for Humanity and private developers more than 150 new housing units have been added in the last five years. Dozens
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Arts and education also play a strong role in the life of Washington Park families. The neighborhood is home to three outstanding primary schools: Westside Academy I & II and Bethune Academy. These schools often partner with other youth organizations like Our Next Generation and Express Yourself Milwaukee. Washington Park is home for many artists and public art projects, like the WALS project (39th & Lisbon) and the Hmong community mural (34th & Vliet).
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2. Education - Improve educational opportunities by supporting existing education oriented organizations and broadening the network of organizations working on education. 2012 Victory: Created video of after– school programs. Next Big Plan: Increase access to GED and Fatherhood programs. 3. Health & Wellness - Improving quality of life for the Washington Park Neighborhood by addressing root causes, advocacy, and Education. 2012 Victory: 2 new community gardens. Next Big Plan: Increase cooking demonstrations. In 2004 the Washington Park Partners (WPP) completed a Quality of Life Plan, which became the basis of the 2005 Washington Park Comprehensive plan. Dozens of items have been completed out of these earlier plans including: redevelopment of North Avenue, expansion of United Methodist Children’s Services, conversion of Washington Park community building to the Urban Ecology Center, and many more. On May 1, 2010, the neighborhood held a Sustainable Communities planning event to begin the planning process for what will happen in the next five years. Since that time, 7 committees and a steering committee have guided the planning process, preparing detailed plans for each of the following action areas.
THE PLAN 1. Arts & Culture– Inform and invite our Washington Park neighbors and Greater Milwaukee to experience many opportunities of artistic & cultural expression in our neighborhood. 2012 Victory: Development of Westside Guide. Next Big Plan: Annual Art Fair in Washington Park.
4. Housing - Evaluate neighborhood housing quality and address problem properties, decrease the number of vacant units and lots, ensure rental housing is for the benefit of the community, support homeowners, and leverage housing as an opportunity for jobs. 2012 Victory: Habitat for Humanity selected Washington Park as long term target area & Community First, Neighborhood Improvement Project, moved to area. Next Big Plan: Provide homeowner grants. 5. Jobs & Business - Increase access to job opportunities for residents through strengthening partnerships, promoting entrepreneurship, and establishing policies for sustainable business growth. 2012 Victory: Establishment of Neighborhood Improvement District. Next Big Plan: Convene Lisbon Ave & Vliet St Business Groups. 6. The Park - Market Washington Park’s amenities, programs, and events; expand recreational opportunities through infrastructure improvements; and support maintenance of park for safety and ecology. 2012 Victory: New Destination Playground and Play Trail. Next Big Plan: Bring Swimming and Water Safety Lesson to the Washington Park Pool.
Action Team Meeting Schedule Housing - 1st Monday, 2:30 pm Arts & Culture - 2nd Wednesday, 5:30 pm Jobs & Business - 1st Wednesday, 5:00 pm Education - 1st Thursday, 4:00 pm Park - 3rd Saturday, 9:00 am Health & Wellness - 2nd Tuesday, 4:00 pm
7. Safety - Improve public safety through engaging residents, collaborating with MPD, coordinating community improvement projects, and developing model area strategies. 2012 Victory: First WPP block party. Next Big Plan: Implement Bryne Grant.
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BACKGROUND Information HOW TO USE THE PLAN
This Sustainable Community Plan is intended to capture the goals, passion and energy of the people in our neighborhood. It’s the result of many great ideas and hundreds of hours of hard work by residents, businesses, organizations and others who care about the Washington Park neighborhood. In this document, we present a vision of all the projected programs our neighborhood intends to accomplish in the next 5 years. This plan is a living document that will help us track our success. Our neighborhood’s leaders will use it to make strategic decisions that are in the best interest of the neighborhood The plan already incorporates many of the strategic plans of neighborhood groups, and will guide us as we collaborate with them. We also expect that the plan will offer a guide to investors and other potential partners that want to join our efforts to improve the neighborhood.
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SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY PROCESS - CITYWIDE The Sustainable Community Approach has been implemented across the country with support by the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC). Since 2009 Milwaukee LISC has been working intensively with our neighborhood to implement the approach. A similar approach has been moving forward in the Harambee Neighborhood, and the Zilber Neighborhood Initiative’s target neighborhoods: Clarke Square, Lindsay Heights, and Layton Boulevard West. Together, these sustainable communities learn from each other, travel to learn from other cities, and learn from experienced community leaders and planners. Together, these neighborhoods will grow to build a sustainable city.
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Arts & Culture - Our neighborhood has a growing and under utilized arts base, this asset can be expanded upon to build community Jobs & Businesses - More than anything, our neighbors need jobs and access to jobs. We need more partners to develop a solution. Education - We have three terrific primary schools, dedicated agencies, and committed parents. If these players can collaborate more effectively, educational outcomes will improve.
SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY PROCESS - WASHINGTON PARK On May 1, 2010, the sustainable communities process was launched in Washington Park. The kick -off celebration and brainstorming event was held at Washington High School. The event was heavily marketed through bill boards, lawn signs, and knocking on every door in the neighborhood. Over 100 residents, organization representatives, business owners and other community leaders came to the half-day event to learn about the progress the neighborhood has made since the 2004 Quality of Life Plan. Then participants created the day’s agenda, by choosing and prioritizing topics they wanted to discuss. As a result of the community brainstorming, seven themes emerged, which became the basis of each committee: Housing - Boarded up homes and vacant lots need to be addressed, but also offer an opportunity for affordable homeownership and community improvement projects.
Park - Washington Park is a premier recreational facility and with programming and infrastructure upgrades it will become a regional attraction. Health & Wellness - We have a strong core of health service providers but services need to expand to include other forms of wellness, including environmental and mental health. Safety - Rallying neighbors around safety strategies can be a powerful tool to expand the network of people working to improve the neighborhood. Since the May 1, 2010 planning event, these seven committees have each met monthly to establish the work plans that you see in this document. Each work plan item requires a quantifiable performance measure and a lead agency. If there was no partner to tackle an important item, the committees have been charged with identifying and recruiting that partner. Once the draft plans were complete they were vetted in the community through several mechanisms. First, a “traveling plan” was sent out to several neighborhood events to gather input, including events at the Park, schools, and
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Over 100 volunteers participated in the formation of this plan, contributing over 1,000 hours of ideas, planning and service
other neighborhood events and meetings. The plan was also shared with other key community leaders for comment. Finally, each plan was reviewed and approved by a steering committee with equal representation of residents, organizations, businesses and other stakeholders. 7
ASSETS & Opportunities The May 1, 2010 planning event started with a review of what had The Arts & Culture Committee began a similar effort, cataloging all of been accomplished since the 2004 Quality of Life Plan. Participants the arts related organizations and artists in the neighborhood. They were asked, “How do we build on this success?” Participants found this task so important that the committee’s first action item is to identified seven issue areas to build on: Housing, Arts & Culture, create a guide of arts related resources in the neighborhood. This Education, Jobs & Businesses, the theme quickly spread with the Jobs & Park, Health & Wellness, and Safety. Business Committee, Education “It starts with assets, and while that These issues then became planning Committee, and Health & Wellness sounds like such a simple thing, it’s a committees that met for 18 months Committee making similar plans. fundamentally different way of to develop a plan. The conversation around assets helped looking at the process.” The first task for each Committee to clearly identify where there are Liz Blume Community Building Institute was to develop a list of assets. For opportunities for partnerships, example, the housing committee programming and success. Although identified the UMCS housing campus as an important asset to build these opportunities are more clearly identified in the work plan, the upon. Consequently, Habitat for Humanity agreed to join the following maps give an overview of the assets and opportunities coalition to build single family homeowner occupied houses around identified by plan participants. the UMCS campus.
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Lisbon Avenue Clinic
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Progressive Health Care Clinics provides low cost services at its Lisbon Avenue Clinic
Express Yourself Milwaukee
Express Yourself Milwaukee & Our Next Generation provide programs for neighborhood kids
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UMCS Phase III
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UMCS Phase III will be completed in 2012 and will provide a home for Milwaukee Bicycle Works and Community Pie
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OPPORTUNITIES MAP
Friendship Gardens Rendering: Proposed senior housing for Hmong community on 37th & Vliet.
Community improvement projects (like the Amaranth Patio above) offer community building opportunities for residents to work together.
Social entrepreneurs (like Community Pie above) combine youth programming, local food and skill building opportunities for residents.
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Work Plan The planning committees developed definitions and visions to define their areas and give context to the priorities and objectives in the work plan. Select Milwaukee, UEDA, Non-Profit Data Center and LISC (“Data Team”) have assisted with developing “Success Measures” data tools to help track success. This Data Team will continue to work with the neighborhood to determine the baseline for these goals and set realistic targets. Goals are organized according to the identified action areas.
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1. HOUSING Goal Monitor housing problems in the neighborhood and address problem properties, decrease the number of vacant units and lots, develop senior housing, ensure rental housing projects are for the benefit of the community, support existing homeowners , and leverage housing as an opportunity for jobs. Indicators of Success and Baseline Increase homeownership and decrease the number of neglected properties Action Steps
Year 1
2
Lead Organization Lead Organization
Partners Partners
Performance Measures
WPP Housing Committee
DNS, Alderman’s Office
50% of units demolished each year. Maintain inventory of houses that are a hazard
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1.1
Decrease the number of vacant housing units each year
1.1.1
Demolish structures that are a hazard
1.1.2
Acquire, rehab, and sell to homeowners single family structures and duplexes that need significant rehab
HACM, NIDC
ACTS, Select Milwaukee, Take Root, HRI, Habitat for Humanity, CFMKE
5 homes rehabbed and sold in each year of Housing Committee’s target areas
1.1.3
Establish a Targeted Investment Neighborhood to encourage homeownership and provide resources to homeowners
Housing Committee
UMCS, NIDC
TIN is established near Esser Glass site. Completion of at least 5 rehabs and 3 community improvement projects
1.1.4
Maintain Neighborhood Improvement District to encourage homeownership and provide resources to homeowners
WPP, NID Board
CFMKE, Housing Committee
Completion of at least 25 home improvement projects in NID.
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1. HOUSING (CONT.) Action Steps
Year 1
2
Partners Partners
Performance Measures
WPP, Housing Committee,
DNS, RACM, MPD, MMFHC
All vacant homes secured Maintain inventory of homes that need to be secured At least 3 tax foreclosed homes will be purchased a year by homeowners
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Decrease the number of vacant housing units each year (Cont.)
1.1.5
Lobby city to tax foreclose on abandoned properties, secure and mothball vacant structures that need significant rehab that are not in Target Areas
1.1.8
Prioritize available homes to homeowners, particularly tax foreclosed homes
1.1.9
Recruit homeowners to purchase homes that need to be moderately rehabbed
1.1.10 Market homes that are “ready for market” through open houses, tours and neighborhood events
Lead Organization Lead Organization
DCD, NIDC, HACM, ACTS, CFMKE
Select
ACTS
Take Root, Brokers, Banks At least 3 homes that needed moderate rehab will be purchased by homeowners
DCD, NIDC, HACM
ACTS, UMCS, CFMKE
UMCS
City of Milwaukee, man
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City of Milwaukee, Alder- Completion of 2 such projects man’s Office, ACTS, VGI, per year (orchards, gardens, pocket parts, pop-up galleries) Habitat for Humanity
1.2 1.2.3
Decrease the number of vacant residential lots each year Develop rental units for low income families (30%-60% CMI) on sites that can be assembled for such purposes and don’t conflict with 1.2.1
1.2.4
For lots that can not be assembled for housing encourage neighbors to adopt a vacant house or lot
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At least 5 opportunities a year to market homes
Gor- Construction of Senior Housing Units
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1. HOUSING (CONT.) Action Steps
Year 1
2
Lead Organization Lead Organization
Partners Partners
Performance Measures
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Rental housing for the benefit of the neighborhood
1.3.1
WPP Housing Committee will review all new rental projects in the Washington Park Neighborhood
1.3.2
Market buy in your neighborhood program for local small investors
1.3.3
Develop senior housing.
1.3.4
Monitor supportive housing and senior projects.
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City of Milwaukee, Gorman
Review and provide input on 100% of all projects meet a community need in addition to housing, city owned vacant structures should be for homeowners and responsible investors utilized
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City of Milwaukee, Alderman’s Office
Completion of 10 such projects
UMCS
LIHTC, RACM, DCD
WPP Housing Committee
Alderman’s Office, Milwaukee County
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Review and input of projects to insure they include on-site supportive services Maintain inventory of nonlicensed group homes and address negative impacts Change in city ordinances and state legislation that hold property owners serving a population with special needs more accountable
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1. HOUSING (CONT.) Action Steps
Year 1
2
Lead Organization Lead Organization
Partners Partners
Performance Measures
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1.4
Support new and existing homeownership in the Washington Park neighborhood
1.4.1
Identify and solicit funds for minor home repair to owner occupants
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City of Milwaukee, CFMKE
Make at least 15 referrals per year. Continuation of Green Team to source repairs.
1.4.2
Recruit partners to develop training opportunities & workshops
WPP, Community First
WPLA
Quarterly workshops held a year including foreclosure prevention, gardening, maintenance, basic repair, etc)
1.4.3
Outreach efforts to install water filters
Housing Resources, Inc.
1.4.4
Recruit partners to preserve and expand rental tool program
WPP Housing Committee
MMSD, City of Milwaukee Referrals made through Housing Resource Fair Housing Resources, Inc. At least 5 memberships per year
1.5
Effectively deal with problem properties
1.5.1
Distribute and educate residents on MPD hot spot forms
1.5.2
Pursue legal nuisance action against operators with outstanding violations
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Community Organizers distribute forms at least 6 times a year DNS, MPD, CPU, WE Maintain inventory of operators Energies, Sojourner Truth, with outstanding violations and decrease 10% of violations on City & District Atty inventory
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1. HOUSING (CONT.) Action Steps
Year 1
2
Lead Organization Lead Organization
Partners Partners
Performance Measures
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1.5
Effectively deal with problem properties (Cont.)
1.5.3
Hold current owners (including mortgage holders) accountable through code enforcement
WPP
DNS, MPD, City Attorney
Strategies implemented to support DNS. 10% of violations each year
1.5.4
Develop and enforce standards against owners of blighted property
WPP
DNS, MPD, CPU
Standards developed. 10% reduction of outstanding violations each year
1.5.5
Support State of WI laws & city ordinances that hold absentee landlords accountable to neighborhood
Alderman’s Office
WPP
Change in ordinance
Community First
Habitat for Humanity, MAWIB, Milwaukee Builds, MCSC, WPP
1.6
Housing as an economic development tool
1.6.1
Recruit a youth build program to come to the neighborhood for young people to learn construction trade
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HOUSING MAP
Habitat for Humanity provides affordable homeownership opportunities for Washington Park residents
Community Improvement Projects (like the pocket park above) offer community building opportunities for residents to work together
New construction housing can continue to meet several goals, including affordable rents, jobs for residents, and support to local organizations
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2. ARTS & CULTURE Goal Inform and invite our Washington Park neighbors and Greater Milwaukee to experience many opportunities of artistic & cultural expression in our neighborhood Indicators of success and Baseline Increased opportunities and local participation in neighborhood arts & culture-oriented projects and events as well as community improvement projects. Action Steps
Year 1
2
Lead Organization Lead Organization
Partners Partners
Performance Measures
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2.1
Promote and expand broadly conceived artistic and cultural opportunities that will attract people from Washington Park and outside neighborhoods
2.1.1
Inventory the neighborhood to identify artists and art related businesses in the neighborhood
2.1.2
Collaborate with identified arts and art related businesses
2.1.3
Develop guide that highlights Arts & Culture West Side Guide, WPP opportunities in neighborhood Website
2.1.4
Invite Washington Park and Greater Milwaukee neighbors to participate in artistic offerings throughout the neighborhood
2.1.5
Promote Washington Park Band Shell for music and art making
WPP
A&C Committee, Resident Artists
Continue to build inventory
Resident Artists
Expand collaboration of artists by 2-5 artists per year for all major projects and events
WPP A&C Committee, WPP Artists
Develop print/web media to promote artistic offerings
WPP A&C Committee
WPP Artists, AWE, EXYOMKE
Promote at least 5 artistic offerings a year for residents to participate in (workshops/ shows/informational)
WPP Artists, AWE, EXYOMKE
2 new musical offerings each year at Band Shell
WPP A&C Committee
NUWP, WPP A&C Committee
1 art-making opportunity at Band Shell every year
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2. ARTS & CULTURE (CONT.) Action Steps
Year 1
2
Lead Organization Lead Organization
Partners Partners
Performance Measures
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2.1
Promote and expand broadly conceived artistic and cultural opportunities that will attract people from Washington Park and outside neighborhoods (cont.)
2.1.7
Continue to develop strategy for arts and culture in the neighborhood
2.1.8
Increase performance opportunities for kids and organizations serving children in the neighborhood
2.1.9
Increase art and performance opportunities for adults
A&C Committee
Resident Artists
Identify recurring events (Lisbon Avenue Art Festival, Exterior Art, where committee collaborates)
A&C Committee, WPP
Resident Artists, EXYOMKE, AWE
Give up to date listings of all visual and performing art groups that provide workshops or performances for schools or youth organizations
Ogbe Meji
EXYOMKE, AWE
At least 2 adult-oriented workshops with at least one being for team leadership building and the other for wellness
2.1.10 Promote to Washington Park neighbors and Greater Milwaukee the artistic venues and public art in the Washington Park Neighborhood
WPP Staff
WPP Artists
Year 1: Complete a list of known artistic venues and public art Year2: Survey at least 10 artists both visual and performing to determine where they received information about available venues. Year 3, 4: Distribute updated list of public art and artistic venues to all known outlets identified in Year 2 Year 5: Add Facebook page as a means of distribution
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3. JOBS & BUSINESS Goal Increase access to job opportunities for residents through strengthening partnerships, promoting entrepreneurship and establishing policies for sustainable business growth. Indicators of success and baseline Increased participation by businesses and entrepreneurs Increased employment in neighborhood
Action Steps
Year 1
2
Lead Organization Lead Organization
Partners Partners
Performance Measures
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3.1
Strengthen partnerships, garnering resources and collecting data
3.1.1
Create and update communication tool (e.g. WPP webpage or handbook) to build awareness of and connection between agencies, residents and businesses
3.1.2
Commission an economic development study to determine what businesses can be viable in area
3.1.3
Commission a market study to determine what businesses can survive in WP using an incubator model
3.1.4
Create and update a clearing house for business data and resources
WPP
3.1.5
Create community-based warehouse for businesses and job seekers at Washington Park Library
WPP Committees
Production of guide, updated annually –Newsletter, Website
Jobs & Bus. Committee
LISC
Completion of study
Jobs & Bus. Committee
LISC
Completion of study
Jobs & Bus. Committee, LISC
Creation and maintenance of guide
Jobs & Bus. Committee
Expanded section at library
WP Library
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Contracting resident to manage and update information
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3. JOBS AND BUSINESS (CONT.) Action Steps
Year
Lead Organization Lead Organization
Partners Partners
Performance Measures
Milwaukee Bicycle Works
Alderman’s Office, DPW, Business Owners
Streetscape and other amenities conducive to pedestrian and bike safety
Milwaukee Bicycle Works
30th Street ICC, DCD
Incorporation in 30th Street Plan
WPP Staff
Amaranth, Progressive Health, EXYOMKE, ONG, Resident Artists, Businesses, 30th St ICC
Creation of Lisbon Avenue Planning Group. Creation of parking plan for Lisbon Ave.
Jobs & Bus. Committee
Business Owners
Creation of Vliet Street Planning Group
North Ave BID
Jobs & Bus. Committee, 30th St ICC
Implementation of North Avenue Plan elements
Jobs & Bus. Committee
Alderman’s Office, DCD
Creation of standards document
Jobs & Bus. Committee
Alderman’s Office, DCD, BOZA, Licensing Dept.
Review of all such permits by committee
Jobs & Bus. Committee
Alderman’s Office, DCD
Reduction in city owned commercial properties
Benedict Center, WPP, CPU, MPD
CDA, Amaranth, ONG, Reduction in prostitution EXYOMKE, Businesses and residents
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2
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3.2
Create Policies for sustainable business development
3.2.1
Advocate that corridors are business friendly instead of traffic corridors (i.e. pedestrian and bike safety)
3.2.2
Advocate for green trail on 30th Corridor
3.2.3
Convene Lisbon Avenue group of property owners and other stakeholders to identity for Lisbon Avenue
3.2.4
Convene Vliet Street group of property owners and other stakeholders to create identity for Vliet Street
3.2.5
Support the North Avenue BID
3.2.6
Update and implement city and neighborhood standards for business development
3.2.8
Continually review permit applications for new liquor licenses, convenience stores and other developments that warrant a neighborhood review
3.2.9
Work with city to develop reasonable standards to make rehab of city owned properties financially feasible
3.2.10 Convene group to address prostitution on Lisbon Avenue including CPTED techniques
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3. JOBS AND BUSINESS (CONT.) Action Steps
Year
Lead Organization Lead Organization
Partners Partners
Performance Measures
WPP
Alderman’s Office, LISC, Anchor Institutions, CDA
Creation of neighborhood enterprise
Jobs & Bus. Committee
Alderman’s Office, CDA
Creation of Neighborhood Improvement District
Jobs & Bus. Committee
Alderman’s Office
Increased employment rate in WPP targeted neighborhood
Jobs & Bus. Committee
Milwaukee County
Increased employment rate
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2
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3.3
Directly create neighborhood jobs
3.3.1
Work with surrounding anchor institutions to develop a neighborhood enterprise
3.3.2
Create a sustainable NID to subsidies energy efficient and structural repairs to housing stock; with the requirement that contractors utilize neighborhood workforce
3.3.3
Advocate for business and new development to utilize neighborhood workforce
3.3.4
Connect job seekers in area to resources
3.4 3.4.1
Improving access to jobs Promote connections to existing jobs by creating a bike commuter campaign
Milwaukee Bicycle Works
DPW
Incorporation of WP into Milwaukee’s Bike Plan
3.4.2
Promote connections to existing jobs by protecting existing transit and lobbying for new transit
Jobs & Bus. Committee
Milwaukee County, Mayor’s Office
Inclusion of WP in future transit planning efforts
3.4.3
Explore innovative intra-neighborhood transportation models
3.5
Recruiting businesses
3.5.1
Develop and support entrepreneurs
3.5.2
Jobs & Bus. Committee
Evaluation of existing models
Jobs & Bus. Committee
Strengthen relationships with insurance and wealth building programming
Jobs & Bus. Committee
Building relationship with at least one new partner
3.5.3
Recruit successful local business owners and professionals to WPP Jobs & Bus. Committee to create model for marketing
Jobs & Bus. Committee
Increase participation on committee Increase development in area
3.5.4
Actively recruit businesses that provide healthy food options. Work with existing businesses to expand food options
Jobs & Bus. Committee
Sustainable Community Plan
LISC, Harley, Amaranth, Businesses
Mobile Market, UMCS
Decrease in vacant properties and lots
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4. EDUCATION Goal Improve educational opportunities by supporting existing education oriented organizations and broadening the network of organizations working on education Indicators of Success and Baseline Increased connection between education partners
Action Steps
Year 1
2
Lead Organization Lead Organization
Partners Partners
Performance Measures
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4.1
Support relationships between educational organizations and Washington Park Neighborhood
4.1.1
Recruit educational organizations and residents to join the Education Committee
Education Committee
Boys and girls club
Maintain 7-10 active members per year
4.1.2
Collaborate to create formal and informal opportunities for neighborhood, teachers and organizations to interact
Education Committee
Family Lead. Academy, UMCS
Hold at least one annual event in neighborhood
4.1.3
Connect residents to educational opportunities including GED programs, trainings and workshops
Education Committee, ONG, UMCS
Family Lead. Academy, ONG, WP Library
Promote at least 5 educational opportunities per year
4.1.4
Promote utilization of computer labs in neighborhood by residents
ONG, UMCS
WP Library
Provide at least 2 computer trainings per year
4.1.5
Develop parent mentor program using existing models and identify partners interested in program
Sustainable Community Plan
WPP Education Committee
Recruit partners, members and develop program
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4. EDUCATION (CONT.) Action Steps
Year
Lead Organization Lead Organization
Partners Partners
Performance Measures
WPP Education Committee
Safe & Sound, ONG
Host at least 2 listening sessions per year
WPP Education Committee, ONG
Safe & Sound
Promote or develop 2 programs per year that meet specified need
WPP Education Committee, ONG
Miss Annette’s Tutoring, UEC, Boys & Girls Club
Identify and promote at least 5 new opportunities for youth focused programming each year
Boys & Girls Club
5 stories per year shared in partners’ resources
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2
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4.2
Improve K-12 educational opportunities for the neighborhood
4.2.1
Provide opportunities for youth listening sessions to get feedback to assess needs
4.2.2
Based on listening sessions, identify existing organizations or plan programming to meet needs
4.2.3
Identify and promote youth focused programming in neighborhood including: after-school, leadership and tutoring
4.2.4
Market the positive events and experiences in the neighborhood with an emphasis on encouraging youth to contribute
ONG, WPP Staff, Park Beat
WPP Education Committee
4.2.5
Expand and support WPP partnerships that can be used as a “third place” where families can come together to do programming and be with other families
Sustainable Community Plan
1 story used by media outside of WP neighborhood ONG, UMCS, Boys & Girls 2 new places for families to come together Club
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5. THE PARK Goal Market Washington Park’s amenities , programs and events; expand recreational opportunities through infrastructure improvements; and support maintenance of park for safety and ecology. Indicators of Success and Baseline Increased use of the park Additional infrastructure
Action Steps
Year 1
2
Lead Organization Lead Organization
Partners Partners
Performance Measures
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5.1
Market Washington park’s amenities, programs and events as a premier regional recreational park
5.1.1
Market all of the positive amenities and activities in the park
Park Committee, UEC
Milwaukee County Parks
Utilize press releases to promote and celebrate events. Publish stories of why people love the park.
5.1.2
Market the rich history of the park
Park Committee, UEC, WPP, MKE County Park, Quorum
Milwaukee County Parks
Develop media displays to convey history. Host speakers to talk about neighborhood history
5.1.3
Identify all of the current groups using the park
Park Committee, UEC, WPP, Quorum
Milwaukee County Parks
Identify leaders annually, conduct interviews, invite to Parks Committee
5.1.4
Identify all of the park events on an annual basis
Park Committee, UEC, WPP, Quorum
Milwaukee County Parks
Establish annual calendar, develop media display and marketing system.
5.1.5
Support existing events and programs
Park Committee, UEC
Milwaukee County Parks
Increased marketing of events
5.1.6
Support and encourage new groups and events at park
Park Committee, WPP
Milwaukee County Parks
Additional partners hosting programming in the park.
Sustainable Community Plan
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5. THE PARK (CONT.) Action Steps
Year 1
2
Lead Organization Lead Organization
Partners Partners
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5.1
Market Washington Park’s amenities, programs and events as a premier regional recreational park (cont.)
5.1.7
Support UEC expansion to complete management of Boat House and Band Shell storage/basement
5.1.8
Establish Park Coordinator position to market the park
Parks Committee, UEC
5.1.9
Support groups that seek to grow and harvest produce in the park and sell produce during events or market days
Parks Committee, UEC, WPP
5.1.10 Advocate for greater investment in the park
5.1.11 Develop long term structure for park committee/governance work
Performance Measures
Sustainable Community Plan
Steering Committee
Parks Committee
UEC long-term lease and building improvements to meet programming needs Establish and fill a long-term position
Community Pie, MUG, Increase produce production and sale in the park by making WATS market, Vliet St. Green Market, UW Exten- market days available sion, MKE CTY Parks
Park Committee, WPP, Quorum
Additional partners advocating for park. Additional investment
Park Committee, NUWP
Create long term governance structure
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5. THE PARK (CONT.) Action Steps
Year 1
2
Lead Organization Lead Organization
Partners Partners
Performance Measures
Park Committee
UEC, Milwaukee County Parks
See Park Map
Milwaukee County Parks
See Park Map
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5.2
Support recreational activities through infrastructure improvements
5.2.1
Install large, easy to read signage at 4 major park entrances; and smaller signs along pedestrian paths.
5.2.2
Install landscaping at all major park entrances
UEC, Park Committee
5.2.3
Make park maps available at high traffic areas of the park (UEC, pool, Senior center)
Park Committee
5.2.4
Identify and construct multi-purpose paths for walking, biking and skiing
Park Committee, Milwaukee Bicycle Works
5.2.5
Slow traffic on Park Drive
Milwaukee Bicycle Works, Park committee, DPW
5.2.6
Increase pedestrian safety at crosswalks near Highway 41 off ramps
Park Committee
DPW
Traffic study complete, implement traffic calming measure
5.2.7
Increase pedestrian safety crossing Park Drive (e.g. crosswalks, footbridge, etc.)
Park Committee
DPW
Traffic study complete, implement traffic calming measure
5.2.8
Increase pedestrian entrances to park
Park Committee, DPW
Milwaukee County Parks
Complete study of potential entrances, installation of crosswalks/lights
5.2.9
Increase access for public to bathrooms
Park Committee, Milwaukee County Parks
Increased access
UEC, WPP, Milwaukee County Parks
Complete report
5.2.10 Commission lagoon restoration report 5.2.11 Start summer swim camp and water safety lessons at WP swimming pool
Park Committee
5.2.12 Explore potential of Washington Park aquatic/athletic center
Park Committee, Milwaukee County Parks
Sustainable Community Plan
Distribution of Maps Milwaukee county Parks
Installation of paths
Traffic study complete, implement traffic calming measures
Milwaukee County Recreation, MPS Recreation,
Increased use of pool
Completed analysis
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5. THE PARK (CONT.) Action Steps
Year 1
5.2
2
Lead Organization Lead Organization
Partners Partners
Performance Measures
EB Gardner
UEC, Milwaukee County Parks
Installed platform
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Support recreational activities through infrastructure improvements (cont.)
5.2.13 Install a fishing platform (ADA) to promote fishing and reduce erosion 5.2.14 Assist in expansion of Vliet Street Green Market
Vliet St. Green Market
UEC, Park Committee
Expanded market
5.2.15 Explore potential of teaching kitchen at Community Building
Community Pie
Park Committee, UEC
Completed analysis
Quorum Architects, Milwaukee County Parks
Completion of plan
5.2.16 Update Washington Park Master Plan
Park Committee
5.2.17 Complete a parking plan for the park
Milwaukee county Parks, DPW
5.2.18 Maintain existing playfields and ensure meeting demands of current users (e.g. soccer, bike polo, volleyball)
UEC, Milwaukee County Parks
DPW
Complete required maintenance and rehabilitation.
5.2.19 Install new destination playground for older children at north end of park.
UEC
Milwaukee County Parks
See park map
Completion of plan
5.2.20 Install additional picnic shelters
Milwaukee County Parks
Installed structures in frequently used areas
5.2.21 Identify and install improvements to Bandshell necessary to make a premier regional music venue for families
Park Committee, Milwaukee County Parks
Analysis complete, improvements made
Sustainable Community Plan
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5. THE PARK (CONT.) Action Steps
Year 1
2
Lead Organization Lead Organization
Partners Partners
Performance Measures
UEC
Milwaukee County Parks
Distribution of educational material
Milwaukee County Parks
UEC, Park Committee
Completed repairs
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5.3
Promote for ecological sustainability and a safety
5.3.1
Public Education/Awareness campaign of management activities
5.3.2
Repair lagoon overflow structure
5.3.3
Implement erosion control measures around lagoon, including 10-15 feet buffer zone
UEC, Milwaukee County Parks
Measures Implemented
5.3.4
Remove invasive species of plants throughout park with focus around lagoon
UEC, Milwaukee County Parks
Continued monitoring and maintenance
5.3.5
Rootstock planting around lagoon and planting of edible landscape and fruit bearing trees and bushes
UEC, Milwaukee County Parks
Rootstock plantings completed.
5.3.6
Create and implement Canada Geese management plan
5.3.7
Establish park cleanliness plan/campaign including more trash and recycling receptacles
5.3.8
Establish system to identify, report and track broken lights and fixtures
5.3.9
Establish system for park users to locate where in the park they are in case of emergency
UEC
Milwaukee county Parks
Implementation of plan
UEC
Milwaukee County Parks
Continued monitoring and maintenance
UEC, Park Committee
Milwaukee County Parks
Continued monitoring and maintenance
Park Committee
Milwaukee County parks
Implementation of plan
5.3.10 Commission needs assessment for concrete bridge posts 5.3.11 Create and implement a lighting plan
Sustainable Community Plan
UEC, Milwaukee County Parks UEC, Parks Committee
Completion of report and necessary repairs Milwaukee County Parks
Implementation of plan
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6. HEALTH & WELLNESS Goal Improving quality of life for the Washington Park Neighborhood by addressing root causes, advocacy and education. Indicators of Success and Baseline Increase healthy food options, increase wellness opportunities
Action Steps
Year 1
2
Lead Organization Lead Organization
Partners Partners
Performance Measures
33 44 5 5 + +
6.1
Increase access to healthy food options for residents in the Washington Park Neighborhood
6.1.1
Offer cooking demonstrations that encourage residents to prepare healthy food alternatives
6.1.2
Identify, recruit and support area businesses and food programs that are willing to make healthy food available
6.1.3
Promote Local Farmers’ Market Options
6.1.4
Create and sustain SHARE Mobile Market at neighborhood location
6.1.5
Explore different Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) models
6.1.6
Create new gardeners and support existing gardens and gardeners in the area
WPP, H&W Committee
Lloyd Foods, Farmers’ Mkt
Offer local chef led cooking demos per year
WPP, H&W Committee, Safety Milwaukee Recreation, Recruit at least two new partCommittee, Jobs & Business Bethany Lutheran Church, ners per year Committee UMCS, Bethune Academy, Creation of grocery store Corner stores provide healthier WPP, H&W Committee, Park Committee
Sustainable Community Plan
EPA
Promote market through social and traditional media
SHARE
UMCS, ONG, WPP, H&W Committee
Maintain at least one site continually
Anne Steinberg, Cream City Farms, UEC
WPP, H&W Committee
Implement CSA Model
Amaranth, MUG, MKE County, City of MKE, VGI
Maintain at least 5 opportunities for growers
WPP, H&W Committee, UEC
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6. HEALTH & WELLNESS (CONT.) Action Steps
Year 1
2
Lead Organization Lead Organization
Partners Partners
Performance Measures
WPP, H&W Committee
Froedtert, Progressive, Mobile Market
Recipes distributed, at least 5 educational opportunities a year
MPS Recreation, UEC, WPP Staff
WPP, H&W Committee
Promote 5 physical activities in Washington Park each year Resources compiled, consistent and freely available
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6.1
Increase access to healthy food options for residents in the Washington Park Neighborhood (Cont.)
6.1.7
Share resources that promote healthy food
6.2
Encourage wellness of residents through physical activity
6.2.1
Advocate for Washington Park as a safe, fun, desirable area to participate in physical activity
6.2.2
Identify and coordinate existing activities, resources and organizations that promote physical activity
WPP, H&W Committee
EPA
6.2.3
Promote youth and adult bikers
UEC
Milwaukee Bicycle Works Established bike clubs
6.3 6.3.1
Address mental, physical and environmental health conditions (“Comprehensive Health Conditions”) of individuals in targeted area Progressive Health Educate/outreach residents on WPP H&W Committee, Comprehensive Health Conditions that exist EPA, Milwaukee in area Recreation, LAND
6.3.2
Identify and bring together healthcare, education, churches, residents and social services to support initiatives
6.3.3
Improve traffic safety, bikeability and walkability of neighborhood
6.3.4
Expansion of the Lisbon Avenue Clinic
Sustainable Community Plan
WPP, H&W Committee
EPA
Annual door-to-door canvassing, Annual health fair, increased use of Lisbon Avenue Clinic and lead screening Maintain 7-10 participant organization with at least one mental health advocate
Milwaukee Bicycle Works, City WPP H&W Committee, of Milwaukee UEC
Implement traffic calming measures in targeted areas
Progressive Health
Completion of expansion
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7. SAFETY Goal Improve public safety through engaging residents, collaborating with MPD, coordinating community improvement projects and developing model area strategies.
Indicators of success and baseline Increase residents working on safety, decrease crime Action Steps
Year 1
2
Lead Organization Lead Organization
Partners Partners
Performance Measures
Develop compact, continue meetings
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7.1
Engage residents to improve public safety
7.1.1
Host landlord-tenant compact meetings for residents
WPLA
HABITAT, WPP
7.1.2
Identify current block watch groups and leaders and recruit more
WPP
Faith Based Groups, MPD, Increase number of block watch CPU Convenience Stores groups
7.1.3
WPP, MPD, CPU, Identify needs of residents to share information & connect to existing resources Safe & Sound
7.1.4
Develop welcome packet for new homeowners to the neighborhood
7.1.5
Create activities for residents to meet
7.1.6
Identify and improve areas in need of lighting and traffic safety improvements
7.1.7
Work with residents to identify nuisance properties and resolve issues
WPP, MPD, CPU,
7.1.8
Provide leadership and other trainings/ workshops for residents
7.1.9
Develop youth in crime prevention strategy
WPP
WPP WPP
WPP
Safe & Sound
Sustainable Community Plan
Safe & Sound, WPP
Conven. Stores, Safety Committee
Resources distributed
Habitat for Humanity, ACTS
Distribute packets
Safe & Sound, Safety Committee
Quarterly Events, Monthly Resident Meetings.
DPW
Install safety elements
Convenience Stores, Faith Reduce nuisance properties Based Groups, Residents MPD, CPU
Hold semi-annual trainings
BYRNE, Safe & Sound, MPD, CPU
Increase # of youth involved
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7. SAFETY (CONT.) Action Steps
Year 1
7.2
2
Lead Organization Lead Organization
Partners Partners
Performance Measures
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7.2.1
Continue to foster relationship between MPD and residents Hold events for residents & MPD to interact
WPP
Safe & Sound, MPD
Hold semi-annual events Promote Community Action Days
7.2.2
Hold neighborhood walks
WPP
Alderman’s Office
Hold quarterly walks
7.2.3
Maintain Liaison with District 3 Police Station
MPD, ONG
WPP Staff, LAND
Attendance at crime analysis meetings
7.3 7.3.1
Coordinate and promote community improvement projects Promote, market and collaborate on community improvement projects
WPP
Safe & Sound, MPD, EYM
Increase number of community improvement projects
7.3.2
Connect volunteers to internships/careers
WPP
Bethany Church
Increase # of resident leaders
7.4
Develop area strategies & Integrate community resources in Target Areas
7.4.1
Develop strategy to target 38th St from Lisbon to North Ave to improve safety
7.4.2
7.4.3
Develop strategy to target 1500 block of 39th St
7.4.4
Develop strategy to target Bryne Grant Initiative Areas
WPP
WPP, MPD, Safe & Sound, Decrease crime in area Llloyd Foods
Develop strategy to target Lisbon from 30th St to 35th St
WPP
EYM, Amaranth, ONG, CPU, Safe & Sound
Decrease crime in area
WPP
Bethune, Habitat, EYM, MPD, CPU, Safe & Sound
Decrease crime in area
WPP, Safe and Sound
Residents, Habitat
Decrease crime in area
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ABBREVIATIONS 30th St. ICC
3oth Street Industrial Corridor Corporation
NUWP
Neighbors United for Washington Park
ACTS
Allied Churches Teaching Self-Empowerment CDC
MARN
Milwaukee Artist Resource Network
Bethune
Bethune Academy Elementary School
MDNA
Martin Drive Neighborhood Association
BOZA
Board of Zoning Appeals
MPD
Milwaukee Police Department
CDA
Community Development Advocates, LLC
MUG
Milwaukee Urban Gardens
CDC
Community Development Corporation
NID
Neighborhood Improvement District
CPTED
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
NIDC
Neighborhood Improvement Development Corporation
CPU
Community Prosecution Unit
ONG
Our Next Generation, Inc.
DNS
City of Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services
RACM
Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee
DOC
Department of Corrections
TID
Tax Incremental District
EPA
Environmental Protection Agency
TIN
Targeted Investment Neighborhood
EYM
Express Yourself Milwaukee, Inc.
UEC
Urban Ecology Center, Inc.
Habitat
Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity
UEDA
Urban Economic Development Association
HAFA
Hmong American Friendship Association, Inc.
UMCS
United Methodist Children’s Services of Wisconsin, Inc.
HACM
Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee
UWM
University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
HRI
Housing Resources Inc.
WHNA
Washington Heights Neighborhood Association
LAND
Lisbon Avenue Neighborhood Development, Inc.
WP
Washington Park
LISC
Local Initiatives Support Corporation
WPP
Washington Park Partners
NACDC
North Avenue Community Development Corporation
WWBIC
Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation
NCHC
New Covenant Housing Corporation
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For More Information
Planning Staff & Consultants
Contact Phoua Vang (Director WPP)
United Methodist Children’s Services of Wisconsin, Inc. (Convening Agency for WPP)
Washington Park Partners 3940 West Lisbon Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53208 Phone: 414-344-1818 Fax: 414-344-2489 Email:
[email protected] Web & social media www.wppmke.weebly.com facebook.com/washingtonparkpartners instagram.com/wppmke
George Leutermann, Executive Director Phoua Vang, , Director WPP Nouchee Thor, Community Organizer Thomasine Norrington, Community Health Worker
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