Since 2017, Collective Impact Lincoln has worked closely with residents of its six focus neighborhoods to identify and address key issues. These concerns don’t exist in a vacuum – and all are affected by the core issue of housing affordability. Here’s a ‘roadmap’ of neighborhood priorities and highlights of our work in each area.
Housing Affordability
- Build policy platforms on issues shared by the community
- Hold neighborhood listening sessions and forums
- Invite and encourage neighbor testimony at city and state
- Mobilize grassroots network for policy changes – SpeakUpLNK.org
Neighborhood Revitalization
- Lift up resident-led projects – Family Literacy in Belmont and Everett; Great Plains Music Festival
- Mini-Grants to support neighbor-led projects – Everett Adopt-a-Block; People’s Puppet Parade: University Place Days Celebration
- Support action committees – Renters Together; Clinton Neighborhood Organization
Neighborhood Safety
- 13th Street Improvement Project
- University Place Community Organization Park Revitalization
- 11th Street Safety Group
Social Connection
- Build and connect neighbors–
Community Builder Workshops - Host neighborhood events
- Amplify stories –‘Stories of Impact’
Food Accessibility
- University Place Pop-Up Farmer’s Markets
- NeighborWorks Community Leadership Institute
- Partner with businesses and organizations on food access