Ritter Park Renaissance

Action Plan 2009-2010

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A Park in Use

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The Action Plan

Installation of a U8 Soccer fieldWiring the canopy area of the Park

How?Funding $2,000 grant from NeighborWorks

America. $500 from Develop New AlbanyAdditional fundraising in progress.Strong collaborations: New Directions, Parks

Dept, Cardinal Ritter Birthplace Foundation, YMCA, St. John Presbyterian, and more.

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How has the neighborhood received this opportunity?

• Training and Leadership Development via relationship with New Directions and NeighborWorks.

• Engaged residents and stakeholders wanting to change their neighborhood

• City Administration and Redevelopment Commission committed to this neighborhood

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Introductions

Who is NeighborWorks America?

A national nonprofit organization created by Congress to provide financial support, technical assistance, and training for community-based revitalization efforts.

Visit www.nw.org to learn more.

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IntroductionsWho is New Directions Housing Corporation?

A Neighborworks certified organization, committed to strengthening neighborhoods in the Metro area.

We develop and maintain affordable housing and vital communities in partnership with neighborhoods and other stakeholders.

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New Directions Housing CorporationIn Floyd County: Repair Affair, Partnerships with the City

of New Albany and Urban Enterprise Association to administer home repair and façade grant funds.

Management of St. Edward Court Apartments.

Community engagement and training.

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Who Is Midtown?

• Two neighborhoods -- East Spring Street and S. Ellen Jones, working together.

• Image campaign and marketing plan underway – We are Midtown!

• Goal: Attract Strong Homebuyers. Retain Homeowners.

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The Benefits

• Increased utilization of the park• Resident and non-resident perceptions of the

park and neighborhood improved• Addition of a healthy exercise alternative for

area children• Complementary to revitalization activities in

progress

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Impact Area

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Impact Area - Overview

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What’s Next?

• Endorsement by Parks Board• Submission of Action Plan to New Directions

Housing Corporation for approval (Assistant Director, Lisa Thompson)

• Working group formed, continuing to plan implementation

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