A client of mine just became president of his homeowners assoc. he offered these words of advice. I thought it it was good to pass on: 1. Give people a place to hang-out 2. Give people something to see 3. Give people something to do 4. Give people a place to sit down 5. Give people a safe, comfortable place to walk 6. Give people a safe, comfortable place to bike 7. Give people reliable, comfortable public transportation 8. Make the streets safe 9. Make the streets safe—not just from crime but from traffic 10. Remember the streets belong to everyone—not just motorists 11. Don’t forget about the needs of older neighbors 12. Don’t forget about the needs of kids 13. Let your community go to the dogs 14. Reclaim front yards as social spaces 15. Remember the best neighborhoods, even in big cities, feel like villages 16. Plan for winter weather as well as sunny, warm days 17. Don’t fear density—people enjoy being around other people 18. Don’t give up hope—great changes are possible when neighbors get together 19. Build on what’s good in your community to make things even better 20. Remember the power of the commons: people working together for the benefit of everyone 21. Never underestimate the power of a shared meal to move people into action 22. Start with small steps—like planting flowers 23. Become a community booster, watchdog, patriot 24. Learn from other neighborhoods in your town and around the world 25. Take the time to have fun and enjoy what’s already great about your neighborhood
Posted on: Fri, 25 Oct 2013 02:06:35 +0000
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