OUR PRIORITIES

Promote Economic Development That Benefits the Westside

• Community-friendly, mixed-use development on Andrews Avenue

• Updated land-use and zoning regulations, & streetscape improvements

• Community dialog with potential investors and developers

Improve Public Safety and Livability for Westside Residents 

• Continued safety improvements on Powerline Road

• Mobility enhancements and “complete street” design for City streets

• Upgrades and priority repairs to water and sewage infrastructure

• Enhanced police enforcement of speed limits on Westside

• Fully resourced code compliance division, focusing on short-term rentals, unkept/nuisance properties and vehicles.

Develop and Support Initiatives for Westside Beautification and Enhancement

• Grant funding for neighborhood enhancement programs with new 501(c)(3) status

• Public Art in Westside parks and other green spaces

• Enhanced “greening” of the Westside, including tree canopy and street plantings 

• “Branding” of Westside with street signage, banners, and entryway improvements

• Expanded use of Mickel Park building/concession stand

Build Community Through Neighborhood-Wide Activities and City Volunteerism

• Beautification and enhancement planning and programs

• Participation in Citywide programs, including tree giveaways, roadway & waterway clean-ups, annual canoe race, and National Night Out.

• Social activities, including meet and greets

Strengthen WAWM

• Refreshed WAWM logo, branding, website and Facebook pages

• Membership expansion, through social media, website, and personal contact

• Improved communication and interaction with, and responsiveness to, WAWM members 

• Fund-raising for specific projects/events