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Neighborhood Vision 2025

Create Community Gathering Spaces

Though some retail destinations offer the opportunity to see and be seen in MidTown, there isn’t a central space for social gatherings and open spaces are limited. MidTown needs bold, new spaces where people can gather together. As MidTown grows, public spaces should highlight existing community values and culture, and amenities for existing and new residents. These spaces can take many forms - formal and informal, spaces for outdoor events, playspaces for children, and spaces to eat, rest, and recharge.

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Create Community Gathering Spaces

Action

Support Creation of Community Gardens Within Each of Midtown’s Residential Pockets

Mature the community garden infrastructure in MidTown and AsiaTown, including educational programs for local garden managers and residents interested in expanding their gardening knowledge.

Near-Term Actions

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Identify spaces around MidTown and AsiaTown.

Support existing interest to establish community gardens and promote resources as part of Block Groups/Clubs formed in MidTown.

Explore interest in a Community Garden Workshop Event / Series.

Type of Action

Research, Organizing & Support

Looking For

Resident Interest & Gardeners

7E

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Related Actions

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Create Community Gathering Spaces

Create Small Outdoor Gathering Spaces to Serve Different Opportunity Areas in Midtown

Enhance public realm to spur business activity and private investment; create places for community members to connect organically, soften and connect blocks together. Design spaces to meet unique context of Opportunity Areas around MidTown. Support creation of gathering spaces in AsiaTown in kind, beyond MidTown’s boundary.

7A

Create Community Gathering Spaces

Create a Large, Programmable Space for Outdoor Events Near 55th & Euclid

Make a “heart” of MidTown to host events drawing residents, workers, and visitors together in a central, intentionally designed community gathering space. Create easy process for community members and businesses to host programming in addition to MTC programs.

7B

Create Community Gathering Spaces

Establish Community Center(s) with Indoor Programming for All Ages

Collaborate with programming actions to provide a venue for financial literacy, arts, networking, community meetings, classroom space and more.

7C
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