Expand the Ways to Connect Local Information to Area Residents

Neighborhood Vision 2025

Connect and Empower Neighbors, Block By Block

Collective community care paired with knowledge of neighbors, resources and communities leads to neighbors sharing information, identifying concerns and acting collectively to address those concerns. Programs, initiatives, and spaces co-created with residents as a result of this Vision Plan should help residents feel empowered from their strengths to connect, organize, and lead community-building efforts in MidTown. The ultimate goal is to build organic connections among residents to foster leadership & community ownership of the neighborhood.

Connect and Empower Neighbors, Block By Block

Action

Expand the Ways to Connect Local Information to Area Residents

Create stronger communication tools to reach and connect area residents. Bring existing news and resources to people in new ways (Ward 7 Observer, MTC News, etc.). And, explore new platforms (text platform, etc.) to reach people wherever they are more effectively and in new ways.

Near-Term Actions

Continuing MTC’s quarterly newsletter, MidTown e-newsletter, etc. and translate these resources for AAPI and Latinx audiences.

Explore use of text SMS service.

Identify individuals to serve as Connectors to grassroots organizations operating in MidTown, AsiaTown, and surrounding neighborhoods.

Type of Action

Marketing & Outreach

Looking For

Local Information & Events

5E

Related Actions

Connect and Empower Neighbors, Block By Block

Solidify MTC’s Role as a Community Connector by Sharing Resources in Social Capital & Physical Space

Build awareness about MTC’s purpose, resources & community commitment. Further connect MTC and residents to MTC and clearly communicate what we do/don’t do and how we can support the community.

Connect and Empower Neighbors, Block By Block

Continue Co-Creating Midtown Programming with Residents to Activate Community and Spaces

Intentionally involve residents to co-create programming bring joy in their neighborhoods and build community through storytelling, celebration and civid involvement. This Action also reinforces a concept defined in the Imagine AsiaTown plan to increase visibility and recognition of community members’ stories, contributions and commitment.

Connect and Empower Neighbors, Block By Block

Establish More Block Clubs in MidTown and Nearby Neighborhoods

Expand opportunities for residents to get together and take action. Encourage the creation of Block Clubs and Block party events that unite neighbors around celebration and joy. Explore business-sponsored block clubs and ways that MTC can facilitate multi-Block Club gatherings, organization, and programming of interest to build stronger connections among area residents.