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Quality of Life Plan for Opportunity Neighborhoods

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We are excited to share this <strong>Quality</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Life</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>, which reflects the hopes and<br />

desires <strong>of</strong> our neighborhood residents. “<strong>Quality</strong> <strong>of</strong> life” means everyone in our<br />

neighborhood has a sense <strong>of</strong> purpose; shares in meaningful relaonships; and<br />

feels an overall sense <strong>of</strong> life sasfacon. Some <strong>of</strong> the strategies we outline<br />

in this plan have been talked about <strong>for</strong> years, while other ideas are newer,<br />

emergent, and excing to consider as possibilies.<br />

This <strong>Plan</strong> is a start. It is a start to new conversaons, new relaonships, and<br />

new ways <strong>of</strong> thinking. It should be read as a guidebook, not a rule book. The<br />

<strong>Plan</strong> paints a clear picture <strong>of</strong> what residents hope to see. And while those<br />

hopes won’t change, how we get there may require adjusng our strategies.<br />

We hope that residents, elected <strong>of</strong>ficials, nonpr<strong>of</strong>it and business leaders,<br />

government staff, and anyone else who spends me in the <strong>Opportunity</strong><br />

<strong>Neighborhoods</strong>—whether they live in or outside the <strong>Opportunity</strong> Corridor—<br />

can see in this <strong>Plan</strong> a role they can play to turn residents’ hopes into reality.<br />

We’re inspired and confident in our future and hope you are, too!<br />

JEAN JACKSON, North Danville<br />

CONSTANCE COVINGTON, O Southside<br />

CLYDE MCCOY, Westside<br />

www.opportunityneighborhoods.com • 5

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