10-28-13 Common Council Agenda & Packet

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plans. Some of the work is simply carrying forward the work that NNN, Inc. already does and requires staff assistance or leadership. Even with some of these tasks there will need to be assistance from committees and other volunteers to make the plan a reality. There is also a substantive role for various parts of city government, particularly the Department of Community Investment, Department of Engineering, Department of Code Enforcement, and the Police Department and their assistance will be needed in order for the neighborhood to achieve its vision. The Quality of Life Plan and the comprehensive community development process are dynamic, rather than static. Each year the NNN staff, board, and committees (as well as other responsible parties) should use the plan to develop their annual work plan. Each year progress toward goals should be evaluated to determine what has been done (and celebrate accomplishments), what has not been completed and why, and what changes are appropriate given the ever - changing context of the neighborhood. During implementation of the plan new residents and business owners should be brought into the process, updated on the Quality of Life Plan, and encouraged to join in action on the plan. New and existing residents should have input into the ongoing implementation of the plan. New ideas and opportunities can be integrated into the plan as they become apparent and have support from the neighbors. This plan is a plan of action, developed and led by the near northwest residents and stakeholders who have captured what they want to happen to improve the quality of life in the near northwest neighborhood. It begins with the story of the near northwest neighborhood and ends with detailed action plans for achieving the neighborhood vision.