Explanation
City Council has facilitated a series of meetings with representatives of Columbus' 17 area commissions, which serve many Columbus neighborhoods. The overarching goals of these meetings have been to strengthen the relationship between neighborhood leaders and City Council, and to identify new strategies whereby the City may continue to support, empower, and partner with area commissions and other neighborhood and civic organizations to enhance our service to the community. One opportunity identified through this process was the need for more training opportunities for our neighborhood leaders. To that end, City Council wishes to enter into contract with the German Village Society in order for them to provide scholarships for 2014 Great Placemakers Lab.
The American Planning Association (APA) designated German Village as one of the nation's 10 Great Neighborhoods in America in 2011. Building on this recognition and the fact that Columbus is a city of remarkable neighborhoods, the German Village Society is presenting a 3.5-day workshop focused on the elements and characteristics of successful neighborhoods.
Columbus is an ideal laboratory for learning about the art of great placemaking. German Village's 50+ years of historic preservation; the Short North's exciting infill development; innovative partnerships for affordable housing and job creation in Olde Towne East and Weinland Park; and the reimagining of neighborhoods such as Franklinton make our city a perfect setting to learn about each neighborhood's unique "path to transformation."
The workshop is for those people whose passion and perseverance are the strength of all great communities. The 3.5-day workshop will include one day of traditional track-based, conference learning and one day of experiential learning within our neighborhoods. Council deems this project an appropriate use of $5,000.00 Neighborhood Initiatives Fund monies.
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To authorize and direct City Council to enter in...
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