Explanation
This legislation authorizes and directs the Division of Neighborhood Services to enter into an agreement with the Greater Linden Development Corporation to support the Linden Crime Prevention Partnership. Greater Linden suffers from many of the challenges of similarly situated urban transitional neighborhoods. Negative perceptions regarding safety issues in Linden have discouraged business development and prospective homeowners. Strong crime prevention and nuisance abatement initiatives provide a heightened sense of community well being and will enhance Linden's attractiveness to businesses and current and prospective residents alike.
The Greater Linden Development Corporation has been working in conjunction with the North and South Linden Area Commissions, the Greater Linden Advisory Council, The Greater Linden Blockwatch Alliance, and the Greater Linden Business Network, the Columbus Division of Police, and City Code Enforcement in an effort to define the problem and formulate a solution. Out of the discussion came many safety initiatives that will be carried out by the Greater Linden Development Corporation including:
Greater Linden Blockwatch Alliance
To strengthen the Blockwatch network, it is the goal of the Greater Linden Development Corporation to: 1) Conduct monthly Blockwatch Alliance meetings and trainings, and schedule educational speakers for at least half of those monthly Blockwatch meetings; 2) Distribute information on the Blockwatch program to targeted neighborhoods (two to four-blocks in size) that will encourage increased participation in the Blockwatch program; 3) Continue to work closely with Greater Linden's community liaison officers from the Division of Police to provide additional training on crime prevention and safety for participating Blockwatch members; 4) Promote a "Know Nine Neighbors" campaign that encourages residents to meet their neighbors and build stronger neighborhoods; 5) And finally, implement a "...
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