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Southeast Quality of Life <br />Strategic Neighborhood Action Plan <br />are difficult to find. A key objective identified by the interviewees would be to <br />increase the number of resident -owned businesses and minority -owned <br />businesses. These businesses could not only help improve the image of the <br />neighborhood, but they could also increase employment opportunities for <br />neighborhood residents, offer training in business management for future <br />neighborhood leaders, and serve the purchasing demands of residents. <br />Interviewees would especially like to see a grocery store and laundromat within <br />close proximity to the neighborhood. Also of key importance in future efforts <br />to interviewees is the increased participation in neighborhood revitalization <br />efforts by the Southeast Gateway Business Association. As an adjacent user <br />and as a boundary of the neighborhood, the business association will be vital <br />in enhancing the image of the neighborhood and the long term success of the <br />project. <br />Neighborhood youth were identified as one of the area's greatest resources. <br />However, opportunities for leadership development, employment, recreation, <br />and mentoring are limited. Although several organizations have active youth <br />programs including church -sponsored youth drill team, Bible studies, the Boys <br />and Girls Club, etc. opportunities should be expanded. All interviewees feel <br />that the youth should be of top priority in planning programs and should play <br />an active role in the planning process. <br />121 <br />