Holyoke MA Policy Case Study

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Holyoke MAPolicy Case Study

• Liz Budd
• Greater Holyoke YMCA 
•  Holyoke Food and Fitnes Policy council
• lbudd_at_holyokeymca.org

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Hurdles

• Key Points
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• Communication between city government and
  Community
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• Notification Policies lack robust community
  participation response due to old solicitation
  methods. i.e tiny newspaper notices
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Public Rally Against Waste Transfer Station
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Community Policy

•  Take Aways 
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• Policies involving community input and
  notification are vital
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• Continual Community Feedback/input for future
  projects and long term infrastructure goals
  assures sustainable infrastructure change that is
  supported by the community
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• Community participation is key for successful
  change
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Outcomes

• Walking Committee
• Collaborative committee of citizens, businesses,
  agencies and city planners and engineers that
  work together to identify and prioritize
  infrastructure needs in the city.
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• Projects to date
• Bike Lane study and proposal for city council
• New intersection
• Public Park restoration prioritization
• Walking audit collaboration with local University