Which Urban Ecology Committe Means Most to You?

Below is an invitation from Sophia Feller of the WWNP to residents whom may want to join an urban ecology program subcommittee that deals with a specific neighborhood issue. Unfortunately, these meetings are still scheduled during the work day, which means that only residents who do not work a 9-5 would be able to participate, but for those of us who are retired, unemployed, underemployed or free-lancers, this is a great opportunity to know to have direct input and know what is going on for the WW in the categories of Neighborhood Physical Quality, Economic Development, Human Resources & Public Safety, and Natural Resources. Sophia has defined the subcommittees below so that we can know what each covers. If you are interested in a particular committee, please call Sophia at the number below or email her--thanks!
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Committee Mission Statements and Tasks

Community and Economic Opportunity
Economic Development, Marketing, Mobility, Global Connections, Job Training
Mission Statement
To enhance and encourage growth of community and economic opportunities by partnering with neighboring resources to promote a positive business climate through recruitment, technical/financial assistance, and job training.
Tasks: Business development and recruitment develop; Marketing and signage techniques to brand the West Ward as “safe, clean, and green”. Mobility and access issues; Identify job needs and create job training and recruitment services.

Human Resources and Public Safety
Public Service, Community-based Learning, Children, and Teens
Mission Statement
The Human Resources and Public Safety Committee mission is to assess the human resources of the West Ward, to address program needs and issues of public safety, and to improve the quality of life for residents of the neighborhood.

Tasks: Reduce crime and gang activities. Plan and organize neighborhood meetings and recreation. Support programs that help children and teens to become productive citizens. Design community toolkits and curriculum guides.

Natural Resources
Air, Water, Energy, Biodiversity, and Waste Parks and Gardens
Mission Statement
Through an ongoing, public program of education and strategic development projects guided by the principles, standards, and best practices of urban ecology, the Natural Resources Subcommittee builds a healthy, creative, and connected community by ensuring residents’ and visitors’ enjoyment of nature and high-quality open space and the full benefits of an economically and culturally vibrant, responsible, informed, and sustainable community that successfully balances natural and human systems within the Delaware River Watershed.
Tasks: Cultivate neighborhood gardens and plant street trees. Organize neighborhood Eco-Fairs, educate the public about urban ecology. Map environmental assets and developing green urban trails

Neighborhood Physical Quality
Housing, Design Guidelines, Safety, Ecology, and Sustainability
Mission Statement
To address pockets of blight, decrepit housing, unsafe sidewalks, litter, and nuisance behavior by holding proven property owners and slumlords to a higher standard while creating new revenue streams. In addition, this committee will promote good urban design, which will preserve Easton’s beautiful historic buildings and provide educational workshops for residents in an effort to raise public awareness to quality of life issues in order to foster pride of ownership within the West Ward.
Tasks: Affordable housing and green and sustainable housing rehabilitation. Historic preservation standards, building codes and zoning and planning issues. Neighborhood cleanliness, hazard abatement and code compliance. Green workshops and home energy audits

Thanks again,

Sophia Feller
Administrative Assistant
West Ward Neighborhood Partnership
610.515.0891 ext. 4200
SFeller@caclv.org