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The residents of the 7th Ward
envision a community where neighborhoods thrive, and there is
mutual respect among residents. In this community families can
raise children and residents can walk the streets and feel safe.
With adequate code enforcement, cultural diversity, great
schools, and a strong public safety presence, residents believe
the community will be attractive to new residents.
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The majority of the
residents in the 7th ward cited the Brennan Community Center as
one of the most valued assets in their community. Many said they
enjoy the senior activities it provides as well as the meeting
space it offers for community groups and block clubs. |
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Flint's Cultural
center was another place highly valued by 7th ward residents for
its empowerment of the youth in theater, arts and humanities ; |
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The closed Stewart
Elementary school was viewed as an opportunity to offer GED
certification classes, as well as after school programs for
neighborhood youth. Central and Whittier schools, both recently
closed, were seen as opportunities for college dorms, or a good
location for another school; |
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Christ The King, Mt.
Olive, and Grace Emmanuel are all churches in the 7th ward that
residents spoke highly of for their programs for the youth and
the assistance they provide (holiday baskets) for families in
need; |
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At least one resident
of the 7th ward sees an opportunity for a police mini-station
near the Howard Estates housing complex as a way to reduce crime
in the area |
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The strategic
priorities for Downtown were taken from the 4 wards that
comprise the Downtown area. The top 4 priorities are listed
below.
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Public Safety
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Human Services (especially seniors)
3. New/Improved Housing Options
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Infrastructure
5. Economic development
6. New/improved housing options
7. Building/property code enforcement
8. Parks, trails, recreation |
February 11, 2010, Brennan Community Center, 1301 Pingree
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Public Safety
Improve safety in business districts
Create more crime watches and block clubs
Review and consider location of police mini-station
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Economic Development
Diversifying programming at Perani Arena
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Additional:
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Encourage programs that engage
the entire family at Brennan
Center
Provide youth and teen specific
activities at Brennan Center
Cut and maintain vacant lots
Demolish vacant houses
Increase communication between
neighbors
Fix dam on Thread Lake
Improve street lighting Resurface streets
Repair sidewalks
Clean up and monitor Thread
Lake area
Increase access to Brennan Center
March 10, 2010 Pierce Senior Center, 2302 Brookside
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Public Safety
Enforce existing laws-Speed on Court
Street
Increase police presence
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Economic Development
Increase access to healthy foods
and groceries
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Additional:
Explore productive uses for Flint Central
Increase demolitions
Promote cross-generational programs
Improve building, safety and blight code enforcement
Support junior golf program
Extend the Flint River trail to make connection between
Kettering and U of M Flint
Trim trees
Clean up and stop trash at Gilkey Creek
Install more street lights Increase street sweeping Repair
streets and sidewalks
Encourage environmentally friendly lawn care
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March 16, 2010, MCC-RTC Room 1301 1401 East Court Street
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Public Safety
Review and consider location
of police mini-station
Create mechanism for reporting information on criminal activity
to residents
Review speed limit on Franklin
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Economic Development
Utilize compact mixed
use development
Create programs to keep entrepreneur in the city
Redevelop Franklin and Longway area
Develop Dort Highway as a 21st Century business corridor |
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Additional
Implement curbside recycling program
Maintain trees
Maintain and update street lighting Repair sidewalks
Study and improve traffic patters at major intersections
Build a historic district
Improve neighborhood knowledge of resources at Mott Community
College
Improve building, safety and blight code enforcement |
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