PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
A commitment to long-term listening and authentic relationships
With nearly a year of continuous public engagement, the Linden Community Plan was consistently shaped and informed by residents.
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TYPES OF ENGAGEMENT
Pop-up planning
Community workshops
Working groups
Advisory committee
Open
houses
PUBLIC COMMENTS
submitted by attendees of workshops in March and April 2017
Community Safety
Community Activities
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Lighting at vacant lots
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Support neighborhood watch programs
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Eliminate graffiti (hire local artist to cover w/murals)
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Eliminate prostitution
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More street lights
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Build sidewalks where none exist
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Improve communication between police and the community (police cannot just respond to threats)
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Coordinate existing neighborhood educational / recreation centers to work with population in “transition” to improve recidivism rates
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More crossing guards / marked crosswalks
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Community-based safety initiatives
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More bicycle police patrolling in community
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Additional police substation on Cleveland Avenue
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Increase home ownership rates (community pride will result in greater safety)
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Safety call boxes
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Improve quality / quantity of businesses within Linden’s commercial corridors (incentivize)
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Increase diversity of businesses in Linden (grocery / community market, clothier, dining, health, footwear, thrift)
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Address abandoned properties along Cleveland Avenue
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Provide uniformity / improvement of corridor streets from I-71 into Linden (11th, 17th, Hudson and Weber)
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Promote Linden businesses to a broader (city-wide) audience
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Leverage NCR dollars to retain and attract businesses / update current NCR policies
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Recruit destination driven businesses to locate within Linden
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Closer monitoring of businesses bothersome operations (used car lots / tire sales / under-age alcohol and tobacco sales)
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Encourage vibrant mix of uses (residential, retail, office, open space)
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Encourage “human-scale” development and re-development
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Broader financial service offerings (credit union)
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Partner community gardening efforts with retail outlets / local restaurants (provide local jobs)
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Creation of SID (special improvement district(s) within Linden
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Improve code enforcement
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Lack of parking along Cleveland Avenue
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Need safe off-street parking for business along Cleveland Avenue
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Focus on three primary redevelopment areas
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Expand development at Cleveland Ave and 11th
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Cleveland Ave between Briarwood and Weber
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Cleveland and 25th
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Increase number of community festivals
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Better utilize community website (promote awareness / use of Celebrate Linden mobile app)
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Explore “Linden Olympics” concept where residents from various blocks compete (engage schools within Linden to participate)
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More family-oriented activities like movie and game nights
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More opportunities for community to engage with each other
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More neighborhood gathering spots
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More culturally based community events for all ages that celebrate diversity
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Expansion of public art within Linden
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Expansion of community gardens within Linden
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Commercial kitchen space for culinary entrepreneurs
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Encourage more Linden business owners to promote / hose after hour events
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Activities that attract senior citizens
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Girl Scouts at one of the recreation centers
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Use community health workers in Linden
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Expand family planning / sex education classes (flexible hours of instruction)
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Use electronic billboards to publicize existing available health and wellness programs and services (including increased publicity for Celebrate Linden mobile app)
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Expanded Health Center / Clinics within Linden
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Identify and encourage more mental health services
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Community Hub for available services within Linden
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More Food Pantries (need community outreach regarding facilities / what is available)
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Increase child care options / hours of operation
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Have social workers at Recreation Centers
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Cooking classes at Recreation Centers for youth and adults
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Neighborhood Grocery Store / affordable fresh produce
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Trash pick-up schedules (not always weekly)
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Encourage screenings / annual physical exams
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Health & Wellness
Commercial Development
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Increase awareness of existing resources
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Internship programs linked to other community initiatives (SmartColumbus)
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Child care worker certification
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Career Development / college prep courses / interview skills / resume preparation (schools and at library)
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Greater collaboration between schools and other service organizations
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Improve communication channels between teachers and other community organizations
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More early intervention programs for children at risk
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Equipment / training for kids extra-cirricular activities (extend hours of operation)
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Mentoring programs for youth
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Tutoring for and with parents
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Mentoring services for kids
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Awareness classes for bullying, social media, sexual abuse, grief counseling
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Agriculture education / experiences
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Litter awareness
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Increase educational opportunities in Green Technologies (jobs of tomorrow)
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Increase fine arts / visual and performing arts classes
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Expand vocational training
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More after school programs for youth
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After school / evening sex education seminars