Program Description
Neighborhood Advisory Council meets the second Monday of each month.
Meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. and alternate between the Neighborhood Centers; Louise Lowry Davis Center & Franklin Neighborhood Center.
History
A significant focus for the community and City organization has been the increase in youth violence, and the social and economic factors affecting families and neighborhoods. There has been a need for better collaboration and improved delivery of programs and services for underserved youth and families, and improved connections with neighborhoods to facilitate effective prioritization and delivery of City resources.
In 2009, two programs within the Parks and Recreation Department, Community Services and Teen programs were merged to create Neighborhood and Outreach Services. The mission of the newly formed unit was to provide programs and outreach services to strengthen families, improve outcomes for children and youth, enhance neighborhoods and create stronger communities. The unit also works closely with the Neighborhood Improvement Task Force, local non-profits, and the Community Development and Human Services Commission, and focuses on building community networks and collaborations to increase delivery of necessary services to the target neighborhoods: Eastside, Lower Eastside, Laguna, West Downtown, Westside, and Lower Westside.
In November of 2010, City Council by resolution created the Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC) to support the resident focus on neighborhood issues. Three community center advisory committees were restructured into one joint council, shifting focus from community center-based recommendations to neighborhood-based representation, resident advocacy, youth voice, community outreach, resident participation, and to serve as a vehicle for resolution of neighborhood issues.