That means a community that is free of crime and litter and one that has an array of social and recreational opportunities. Neighborhood revitalization is something that a wide range of groups, organizations, and residents engage in.
It has been said that people move to Springfield for the homes, but stay for the sense of community. Springfield is a community that has an abundance of “Social Capital”. Social Capital is the collective value of all social networks and the inclinations that arise from these networks to do things for each other. It is through all of Springfield’s formal groups, social networks, and residents that many aspects of neighborhood revitalization are carried out. Some examples of such groups are: The Springfield Mommies Group, Springfield Area Merchants and Business Association, Springfield Animal Care and Rescue Club, Springfield Block Captains, Springfield Wine Society, Springfield Woman’s Club, and a multitude of others. In addition to these groups, many Springfield residents take the initiative to revitalize the neighborhood on their own by picking up litter, reporting crime, and helping preserve the neighborhood’s history, among other things.
SPAR is actively involved in neighborhood revitalization in a variety of ways. SPAR’s Block Captains program holds monthly neighborhood cleanups, works to prevent crime, and helps to report issues like trash, lighting, and other nuisances to relevant city departments. SPAR’s Alley Task Force works to keep Springfield’s alleys clean, accessible, and well lit. SPAR’s Crime Fund raises money to put extra police officers on patrol in the neighborhood. SPAR is also heavily involved in the restoration of Hogan’s Creek and Springfield’s chain of parks that line the waterway. This has the potential to develop into Jacksonville’s “Central Park” and a major catalyst for the redevelopment and revitalization of Springfield. SPAR also works in a support role with various city departments, nonprofits, and community groups for the revitalization of Springfield. Often times, these things go unnoticed or unannounced, but they are essential to the betterment of the community.
Neighborhood Revitalization
That means a community that is free of crime and litter and one that has an array of social and recreational opportunities. Neighborhood revitalization is something that a wide range of groups, organizations, and residents engage in.
It has been said that people move to Springfield for the homes, but stay for the sense of community. Springfield is a community that has an abundance of “Social Capital”. Social Capital is the collective value of all social networks and the inclinations that arise from these networks to do things for each other. It is through all of Springfield’s formal groups, social networks, and residents that many aspects of neighborhood revitalization are carried out. Some examples of such groups are: The Springfield Mommies Group, Springfield Area Merchants and Business Association, Springfield Animal Care and Rescue Club, Springfield Block Captains, Springfield Wine Society, Springfield Woman’s Club, and a multitude of others. In addition to these groups, many Springfield residents take the initiative to revitalize the neighborhood on their own by picking up litter, reporting crime, and helping preserve the neighborhood’s history, among other things.
SPAR is actively involved in neighborhood revitalization in a variety of ways. SPAR’s Block Captains program holds monthly neighborhood cleanups, works to prevent crime, and helps to report issues like trash, lighting, and other nuisances to relevant city departments. SPAR’s Alley Task Force works to keep Springfield’s alleys clean, accessible, and well lit. SPAR’s Crime Fund raises money to put extra police officers on patrol in the neighborhood. SPAR is also heavily involved in the restoration of Hogan’s Creek and Springfield’s chain of parks that line the waterway. This has the potential to develop into Jacksonville’s “Central Park” and a major catalyst for the redevelopment and revitalization of Springfield. SPAR also works in a support role with various city departments, nonprofits, and community groups for the revitalization of Springfield. Often times, these things go unnoticed or unannounced, but they are essential to the betterment of the community.