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History. 2007 community concerns West Bloomington Task Force West Bloomington Revitalization Project 501 C 3. Vision Statement.

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  1. History • 2007 community concerns • West Bloomington Task Force • West Bloomington Revitalization Project • 501 C 3

  2. Vision Statement "Located in the heart of the city, West Bloomington will be characterized by its high quality-of-life, empowered residents and deep sense of pride. Through partnerships and strong associations, and building on the neighborhood's history and diversity, West Bloomington will be home to new jobs, homes and vibrant public gathering spaces in a safe and welcoming community."

  3. Greening Established 3 community gardens West Bloomington Garden has a storage shed donated by Habitat for Humanity Hosted Saturdays in the Park (plant exchange), Family Fun Fall Festival, Children’s Events and others Coordinated Learn & Lead program Planted 8 corners along Market St.

  4. Youth • 100 Club • YMCA swim lessons partnership • Summer Mural Project • Ambassadors Program

  5. Education • Launched Book Bike • Established digital labs via Blank Canvas • Provided “community classroom” for intern • Engaged in Strickland committee • Financial Literacy- using LINK at the Farmer’s market

  6. Book Bike • Adapted from Book bike project in Chicago • Mission: put books into the hands of Westside residents and promote WBRP through presence at community events • Has appeared at Halloween and Thanksgiving Farmer’s Markets and in the Once Upon a Holiday window vignette

  7. Economic Development • Promote HCC business programs • Feature local businesses in WestWord • Partner with churches and various organizations to support workforce development programs

  8. Housing • Facilitated first McLean County Housing Summit • Block-by-Block revitalization of 600 W Mulberry • Created renter’s rights information board

  9. Safety & Wellness • Conducted Westside study on safety and crime • Inventory lighting completed • New series of walks with neighbors and BPD to reach concern areas

  10. Marketing & PR • The West Word • Main.Westbloomington.org • Facebook Page: West Bloomington Revitalization Project (WBRP)

  11. Our Partners City of Bloomington, Bloomington Public Library, Illinois Wesleyan University Action Research Center, 100 Black Men of Central Illinois, garden shops, Master Gardeners, Bloomington Housing Authority, State Farm Bank, Downtown Bloomington Association, Milestones Early Learning Center, Habitat for Humanity, Planning Commission, GAP neighborhood association, Western Avenue, Project Oz, Jesus House, Neighborworks, YMCA, Shakespeare Festival, BPD, Old Towne Neighborhood Assn, Illinois State University Stevenson Center, Heartland Community College, Habitat for Humanity…

  12. Board Val Dumser, resident Sue Floyd, resident Heather Paul, Miller Park Zoo Larry Horvath, Heartland Bank Michael O’Donnell, ECIAAA Greg Donovan, AFNI Brittini Gray, IWU student Dennis Arnold, resident Rick Heiser, resident Dale Avery, State Farm Deborah Halperin, IWU Dana David, Milestones Bob Hunt, ISU Stevenson Center Bill McConnel, Habitat Karen Schmidt, City Council

  13. Office Info WestBloomington@gmail.com www.westbloomington.org 800 W. Washington St. Bloomington, IL 61701 309-829-1200

  14. Thank you

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