GETTING OFF THE SIDELINES…
Posted by jayswoboda on March 10, 2009
Wow…amazing how easy it can be to get distracted with other projects, but all great projects that relate to the 9th Ward.
1. Working with Matt Kastner and the Jefferson-Gravois Business Association on building a functioning network of business owners which has begun to address my goal of developing some examples of successful urban commercial districts and vibrant streets and corridors. They meet next on 3/24 @ 5 PM at Mattingly’s on S. Jefferson.
Check out: http://jefferson-gravois.com
2. Last year, I began working with Active Minds Institute Charter School on facility planning and site selection and they have chosen 63104 & 63118 as the focus of their search with hopes of opening an experiential learning based curriculum school in the 9th Ward in 2010. Just recently the organization has taken more steps toward making this school a reality and I look forward to sharing more as we progress.
3. Residents and Retail from along and around Cherokee Street are working on the ComeUnity HUB project that seeks to build a pedestrian plaza on a vacant LRA lot on Cherokee Street. I haven’t been that involved to date but the energy and ideas are really something to see and I encourage you to get involved and help be a part of the revitalization of Cherokee Street.
Check it out: http://cherokeestreetnews.org/
4. Are alderman Ken Ortmann was re-elected with 800 turning out to vote. Mr. Ortmann received 87.5% of the vote with no opponents. Please make your voice heard and get behind community projects and work to get our alderman involved whenever possible.
Keep involved and keep it going in the 9th!
Jay Swoboda
2727 Wyoming
