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What is it?

The Great Northwest Independence Neighborhood Initiative or "Initiative" is a process whereby residents can:

  • Create a vision for their neighborhood.
  • Ensure that these neighborhoods are great places to live, work and raise a family.

Initiative Goals

The project will result in the Great Northwest Independence Neighborhood Strategic Plan that will outline short term action steps for investment in this area.

Residents will create short-term action steps that will include goals and objectives for implementation.

Objectives will also review available resources to ensure long term sustainability and future investment.

Additional Information
Wrap-Up Meeting a Success!  
Monday, March 24, 2008 11:08 AM

Everyone:

The Wrap-up Meeting held on March 20th at Maywood Baptist Church was a great success!  There were over 50 residents in attendance as First District Councilmember, Marcie Gragg and the City Manager- Robert Heacock reviewed the Executive Summary of the Action Plans, and reviewed common District-wide priorities.  Each of the common priorities will be reviewed to determine which are best developed through each Group, or which should be developed on a District wide basis.  For these next steps, the GNWINI Advisory Team will play a crucial role as these priorities are reviewed, and the Groups will discuss and assess the various Action Steps that were developed.   It was very encouraging to see the number of residents that were in attendance at the Wrap-up meeting.   Also- the Executive Summary should be posted within a few days on this site.

As we schedule follow-up meetings, I will continue to post updates.  Also- I encourage you to contact me with questions, or please provide comments on your thoughts about the GNWINI process. 

Thanks for your participation in this effort!

Jay Leipzig
(816) 325-7410 or jleipzig@indepmo.org
Group Five Meetings Completed and Wrap Up Meeting Scheduled  
Thursday, March 06, 2008 9:43 AM

Everyone:

Thank you for checking in on the blog!  We are now completed with the planning meetings for all Five Groups.  The final meeting with Group Five was well attended as we presented the Action Plan and discussed other neighborhood issues.  Now- the GNWINI Advisory Team will get to work to oversee the implementation of the Plans.  There have been many accomplishments already completed, and we will be reviewing these in upcoming meetings and blog entries. 

As a reminder, the GNWINI Wrap-Up Meeting is scheduled for 6:30 PM on March 20, 2008 at the Maywood Baptist Church- 10505 E. Winner Road.  During the meeting we will be presenting a summary of the Action Plans for each group, and provide a current review of Initiatives related to neighborhoods.  We are excited about this meetings, and I would encourage you bring your neighbors and friends to this meeting.

Thanks for reading, and please call me or send me a note with questions or concerns.

Jay Leipzig
JLeipzig@indepmo.org
(816) 325-7410
GROUP FIVE MEETINGS NEARLY COMPLETED  
Friday, February 15, 2008 3:58 PM

The meetings for Group Five of the Initiative are nearly completed.  Group Five has had great participation as we have discussed issues and concerns for the McCoy, Heart of Independence, Benton and Town Hall Neighborhoods.  This Group will conclude on Thursday, February 28th at 6:30 in the gym at Bryant Elementary.  Its been a great process, and I invite anyone who might have an interest to please attend the next meeting.

In addition, there will be Wrap-Up Meeting on Thursday, March 20th at 6:30 Pm in the Maywood Baptist Church.  We will have future announcements of the Wrap-Up meeting later.

Thanks for visiting, and please contact me with any questions or concerns.

Jay Leipzig
First Meeting For Group Five Was Well Attended  
Tuesday, January 15, 2008 4:29 PM

The first meeting for Group Five was well attended, with over 30 people in attendance at the meeting.  The meeting last longer than three (3) hours as residents expressed opinions, and asked questions from staff members.  As a reminder, the next meeting for Group Five will be held on January 24, 2008 at 6:30 PM in the Gymnasium of Bryant Elementary.  Please bring a few neighbors and get involved in this important endeavor. 

A Wrap-Up meeting for all five groups will be held at 6:30 PM on March 20, 2008 at the Maywood Baptist Church.

Also- the GNWINI Advisory Team will be meeting this Thursday, January 17th at 6:30 to begin the implementation phase of this project.  The Group will be provided an overview of the Initiative to date, as well as review the Action Plans developed for Groups One through Four. 

Any questions on meetings, or this process, please contact me at jleipzig@indepmo.org.

Thanks-   Jay

 

 
Advisory Team Meeting is Scheduled  
Thursday, December 27, 2007 3:09 PM

As part of the Action Steps for Groups One through Five was the creation of a Great Northwest Independence Neighborhood Initiative Advisory Team composed of three residents from each group that will meet with key City staff including Department Directors, and City Management staff to oversee the implementation of the Initiative. This first meeting has been scheduled for January 17th. This group will roll up their sleeves, and begin the facilitation of the Action Steps for the implementation of this important project. It truly is an exciting time for western Independence.

I encourage everyone to check back for additional updates, or do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or comments about the GNWINI.

Jay Leipzig
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