February 9, 2007
Would anyone like to discuss their thoughts about this topic? Does your block have/ had/ or desire one? How has it enriched your life on the block? Do you want info on starting one? Our block has had one for several years. My experience has been positive for the most part. Probably more than I could list. My husband and I have gotten to know people we may not have met otherwise and this has been enriching. It is valuable to meeting the need we all have for a sense of community and meeting common goals. One feature I appreciate is the yearly cleanups that can be organized thru KIB( Keep Indpls. Beautiful -- see the link on home page) We have one in the spring and fall usually. Large dumpsters are supplied and hauled away. It takes a little planning (have a mtg. or phone calls-- with your neighbors) Shovels, rakes, some trash bags, etc. can be supplied by KIB and sponsors to have an organized effort to clean the curb. This in my mind makes a tremendous difference in the look of a block! A block can also obtain info on how to join 'Operation My Town ' and possibly quailify for free spring time flowers afer a year.
By Rose
Would anyone like to discuss their thoughts about this topic? Does your block have/ had/ or desire one? How has it enriched your life on the block? Do you want info on starting one? Our block has had one for several years. My experience has been positive for the most part. Probably more than I could list. My husband and I have gotten to know people we may not have met otherwise and this has been enriching. It is valuable to meeting the need we all have for a sense of community and meeting common goals. One feature I appreciate is the yearly cleanups that can be organized thru KIB( Keep Indpls. Beautiful -- see the link on home page) We have one in the spring and fall usually. Large dumpsters are supplied and hauled away. It takes a little planning (have a mtg. or phone calls-- with your neighbors) Shovels, rakes, some trash bags, etc. can be supplied by KIB and sponsors to have an organized effort to clean the curb. This in my mind makes a tremendous difference in the look of a block! A block can also obtain info on how to join 'Operation My Town ' and possibly quailify for free spring time flowers afer a year.
By Rose