This meeting was dedicated to gathering ideas/feedback on a community vision for Whitneyville.

Question: What kind of community do you want to live in?

• walkable neighborhood — to be able to get to place without driving
• amenities like a library, grocery store, etc.
• safe
• green spaces & access to parks
• care/concern for others, senior-friendly
• openness
• options for public transportation
• traffic control- – speed bumps/tables
• diverse — architecturally, politically, etc.

What needs are we not meeting?

• More businesses & parking on Whitney Ave.
• Traffic control — pedestrian safety
• Neighborhood health and well-being — build structures for people and businesses to thrive (think in generations)
• Need for community gatherings/conversations for opportunities to connect with neighbors — block parties, soup nights, etc. 

Focus on 1-2 core issues:

• Safety
  • Traffic (speeds), lack of sidewalks/condition of sidewalks, lack of bike infrastructure
  • Bridge community divides, build upon community building
  • Improve police/community communication
• Businesses/commercial area
  • More parking
  • Better lighting
  • Improved signage — “welcome to whitneyville” 
  • Build a distinct Whitneyville identity/brand
    • Create a community guide
    • Emphasize the historic aspects of the neighborhood & uplift community stories
• Green spaces — more of them