mayor hicks-hudson lightning round at 2015 cluster workshop
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Junction Avenue Urban Waters Project
CEO’s for Cities June 12, 2015
“Working with Residents to Plan for Green Infrastructure”
Project term – July 1, 2014 – December 31, 2015
Goal – Engage Community in Developing a community greening/green infrastructure plan for the Junction Ave neighborhood, Toledo
Outcomes: Update the community’s revitalization plan with goals for green
infrastructure Residents engaged in WQ issues and green infrastructure planning for
their neighborhood Increased communication of resident needs to decision-makers
Deliverables: Water quality education events, design charrettes, community
greening plan
Environmental Justice (EJ)
EPA definition – “fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people
regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.”
EJ will be achieved when everyone enjoys the same degree of protection from environmental and health hazards and equal access to the decision-making process to have a healthy environment in which to live, learn, and work.
Four Pillars of Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice Social Justice Economic Justice Peace Education
Why the Junction Neighborhood?
“The Junction” is a LIVING, LEARNING COMMUNITY group formed to address safety, blight, vacancy, and economic concerns in the Junction Avenue neighborhood
Vision: Viable voice for the neighborhood to promote a living, learning community
Goal: to create a viable, safe, and sustainable community for all generations
Partners/Advisory Committee
Governmental Partners
• USEPA Urban Waters• City of Toledo Division of
Environmental Services• City of Toledo Division of
Engineering Services• Toledo Lucas County Plan
Commission• Lucas County Land Bank• Toledo City Council
(District 4)
Community Partners
Frederick Douglass Community Association
Pickett Academy Community Hub
The Coalition of Junction Avenue Pastors
University of Toledo Urban Affairs Center
The Arts Commission Neighborhood Business
Owners Neighborhood Homeowners Community Leaders
Community engagementCreating a relevant and engaging program Provide materials that reach all
education levels –visual
Survey to determine relevance to community (relevance=investment in outcomes)
Ongoing communication and regular community events
Community representation on Advisory Committee
Polling Outcomes
11%
22%
13%
8%
13%
15%
12%
6%
What types of green infrastruc-ture would residents like to see in the Junction Neighborhood?
Community Green Spaces
Focus on Re-building
Green Along Streets
Green Roofs and Walls
Permeable Pavements
Plant Trees
Rain Garden
Restore Nature
Community Mapping Outcomes
No ability to assemble lots
Best potential to assemble Lots
2015-2016 Demos
Vacant Lots
What’s Next?
Urban Agriculture Community Conversation Continue Green Infrastructure Conversation
Selecting sites for these Business Development
Develop visual model to communicate to community
Continue Surveys Revised Plan with greening, urban
agriculture, and education goals built in
Demo at 719 Hoag(Near Pickett Elementary)
06-00177 719 HOAG ST 43607 Acquired Demolition OHFA - Batch 3 Will Come Down Late Spring/Early Summer
Lots Adjacent to 719 Hoag(Near Pickett Elementary)
Plans for 719 Hoag
Demo Building and install Pilot Green Infrastructure Installation Funds immediately available
Multi-use community gathering and education space Community Garden Outdoor Learning Lab – Pickett peace ed curriculum
Longer Term Goals
Urban Agriculture SitesDistribution SitesEducationCommunity Centeredness
How can community be involved?
Like Facebook Page for Updates and to communicate your vision for Junction www.facebook.com/JunctionUrbanWaterProject
Join Junction Planning Committees Are you a leader? Join the leadership
development team.
