Benefits of Joining WAWM:
· Promote & support ideas and projects that will directly impact your neighborhood.
· Be informed about neighborhood activities including crime prevention, code enforcement, and local government.
· Bring neighbors within the community together to support cultural, economic, educational, and recreational activities.
· Keep the community informed on the Association’s position on relevant issues and on the City’s plans and activities.
· Aid government officials in the diligent pursuit of their duties & obligation to all people and businesses of Wilton Manors.
WAWM 2021-2022 Priorities
Promote Economic Development That Benefits the Westside
· Approval of the Transit Oriented Corridor-West
· Community dialog with potential investors and developers in TOC-W
· “Re-branding” Andrews Avenue
Improve Public Safety and Livability for Westside Residents of All Ages
· Upgrades and priority repairs to water and sewage infrastructure
· Traffic circulation study of the Westside
· Pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly streets and improved bicycle infrastructure
· Enforcement of vehicle speed limits
· Funding for WMPD license plate readers
· Restoration of City-provided transportation services for senior citizens
· Transformation of culture and practices of WMPD code enforcement
Develop and Support Initiatives for Westside Beautification and Enhancement
· Public art for Westside parks and green spaces
· Beautification of county-controlled Andrews Avenue and neighborhood intersections
· Restoration of lighting for 20th Street entrance
· Wilton Manors/Westside-specific street signage, as follow-on to Way Finding program
· More environmentally-friendly/green laws, regulations and policies at all government levels
Build Community Through Neighborhood-Wide Activities and City Volunteerism
· Participation in annual City- and County-sponsored Community-based activities
· Creation of Annual Westside-Wide Yard Sale Day
· Service on, and active participation in, City committees and boards
Strengthen WAWM
· Membership campaign to recruit new and returning members
· Improved two-way communication and interaction with WAWM membership
· Enhanced webpage and social media presence
· Fund-raising for specific projects/events of WAWM interest