BUILDING STRONGER NEIGHBORHOODS

Community In The Lead: Community-Based Services
The City of Tacoma has implemented a new approach to partnering with citizens on ongoing neighborhood concerns.  This approach is integrated within the city through a program called "Community-Based Services". The key element of this program is to dedicate city enforcement staff to citizens of neighborhoods for the purpose of developing relationships; ensuring that the residents’ priorities become staff priorities.
Presenters: Mary Beth Riggs & Matther Van Horne – Tacoma WA

Neighborhood Improvement Through Residential Empowerment
Long Beach, CA, Pasadena, CA and Dayton, OH are three of the leading cities in the nation that offer  Neighborhood Leadership Programs. Learn about these trainings that empower residents who are dedicated to making their neighborhoods great places to live. The programs are a combination of class lectures and interactive learning experiences.  Participants are provided with real-world learning and ways to strengthen their skills and their connections to the community.
Presenters: Francisco Rodriguez & Suzan Simaan – Long Beach, CA
Alejandrina Flores – Pasadena, CA
Judy Martinson & Kathleen Riggs – Dayton, OH

Mobilizing, Organizing, Building & Sustaining Neighborhood Organizations
This presentation is designed to provide an interactive and participatory approach to mobilizing, organizing, building, and sustaining neighborhood organizations.   Panelists will share approaches and experiences on how they mobilized, organized, built and sustained neighborhood organizations in their cities.  Workshop participants will be encouraged to engage in the discussion as a way to share their experience and approaches from their cities.  Booklets and other reference materials will be made available for purchase.
Presenters: Elton Gatewood – Tacoma, WA
Toni Azzola – Kent, WA

Simplifying the Community Organizing Process
This workshop will inform attendees on the who, what, when, where and how of community organizing. Learn how to take the simplest process and make the biggest impact, creating a well-organized community. Community organizing can eliminate blight, beautify the area, and prevent crime.
Presenter: Teri L. Strong – Memphis, TN

Motivation: Strengthening Your Resolve to Do Your Best
Why are some homeowner’s associations achieving success by leaps and bounds while others can barely organize a monthly meeting?  The difference lies in the motivation of its members. In this interactive workshop, learn how motivation is a key factor in achieving success, personally and as an association.  Learn how to optimize group participation and how to collectively make a difference in your community.     
Presenter: Jerri Pryor – Fort Lauderdale, FL

Preserving Neighborhood Homes & Amenities in Spokane
Lower-income neighborhoods can struggle to develop their full potential as the housing, employment, and community center of their city. City of Spokane’s Community Development Department utilizes Housing and Urban Development funding to preserve and enhance community assets of its 13 Community Development neighborhoods.  See how community input guides local programs to benefit homes, businesses, and neighborhood livability.
Presenter: Paul Trautman – Spokane WA