Urban Neighborhood Initiative Inc

Vacant to vibrant - works to reduce the number of vacant properties within the uni area, ensure that revitalization efforts build sustainable and equitable neighborhoods that are healthy, safe and attractive places to live and shared by people of all economic levels. Under this umbrella, uni managed three acton groups: clear titles green spaces,and promote equitable neighborhoods (pen). Clear titles worked to improve the notice process for properties which are going into tax sale. Green spaces facilitates a process to engage uni neighborhood residents to prioritize vacant lots which they would like to be transformed. Pen works to promote affordable housing stategies from kcmos housing policy recommendations while also engaging demonstration block residents to identify assets, describe their vision for the block and help to identify resources to make the vision real.

Other community events which uni hosts varies. Four (4) block parties were held to engage with residents and help them engage with one another, two (2) fairs were held to connect residents with resources may help them, volunteer/clean up days to beautify the community and canvassed to keep the residents informed of things which were going on in the community.