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WASHINGTON NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION. Organized in the spring of 2005, the Association represents residents living between 11th | WASHINGTON NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION. Organized in the spring of 2005, the Association represents residents living between 11th and 22nd [[STREETS]] and Elm to Central. Those organizing the group saw a need to promote the area's environment, safety, and welfare and work toward better communication between residents in the City. | ||
One of the first accomplishments was the establishment of Orange Park at 18th and Washington. The name came from the original name of Washington Street as it appeared on the 1833 plat of Dubuque. The city council agreed to the Association request for more street lighting and additional police patrols. Funds | One of the first accomplishments was the establishment of Orange Park at 18th and Washington. The name came from the original name of Washington Street as it appeared on the 1833 plat of Dubuque. The city council agreed to the Association request for more street lighting and additional police patrols. Funds were provided for ongoing upgrading and rehabilitation of neighborhood buildings and infrastructure. Many residents worked with city staff in drafting a working plan for the Washington Neighborhood Revitalization Vision written in 2008. | ||
One of the results of this document was the creation of the Washington Initiative, a public/private partnership including city departments, private lenders, and neighborhood businesses that replaced the previous Washington Neighborhood Association. The Washington Neighborhood Development Corporation was established with a board of directors. | One of the results of this document was the creation of the Washington Initiative, a public/private partnership including city departments, private lenders, and neighborhood businesses that replaced the previous Washington Neighborhood Association. The Washington Neighborhood Development Corporation was established with a board of directors. | ||
Revision as of 19:01, 10 September 2014
WASHINGTON NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION. Organized in the spring of 2005, the Association represents residents living between 11th and 22nd STREETS and Elm to Central. Those organizing the group saw a need to promote the area's environment, safety, and welfare and work toward better communication between residents in the City.
One of the first accomplishments was the establishment of Orange Park at 18th and Washington. The name came from the original name of Washington Street as it appeared on the 1833 plat of Dubuque. The city council agreed to the Association request for more street lighting and additional police patrols. Funds were provided for ongoing upgrading and rehabilitation of neighborhood buildings and infrastructure. Many residents worked with city staff in drafting a working plan for the Washington Neighborhood Revitalization Vision written in 2008.
One of the results of this document was the creation of the Washington Initiative, a public/private partnership including city departments, private lenders, and neighborhood businesses that replaced the previous Washington Neighborhood Association. The Washington Neighborhood Development Corporation was established with a board of directors.
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"Neighborhood Associations and Councils are Catalysts for Change and Action," Julien's Journal, March 2010, p. 71