Kenwood/Holiday Park Neighborhood Organizing Meeting
On October 9, 2024, Neighborhood Services held a neighborhood organizing meeting for residents of the Kenwood/Holiday Park neighborhood area. This was a follow-up to the August 28 informational meeting. Ten neighbors were in attendance to share concerns regarding speeding, school traffic, and general traffic controls. Staff from Police and Kenwood Elementary School were in attendance […]
Community Canvassing
On Friday, September 20, staff from the Equity & Engagement Department as well as the Neighborhood Services Department conducted a neighborhood canvass. Staff members handed out flyers and spoke with citizens who were impacted by gun violence in the neighborhood surrounding the 300 Block of East Bradley Avenue earlier in the week.
Neighborhood Services Department – Neighborhood Engagement
On Sunday, September 15, 2024, the Jordan Drive neighborhood watch hosted their annual ice cream social. Members of the 22 households that make up the group look forward to the event each year as a way to catch up with their neighbors. That same evening, the South Willis neighborhood group hosted their 41st annual block […]
Habitat for Humanity House Dedication
Neighborhood Services Department staff helped dedicate another Habitat for Humanity house on West Maple Street. The City is a member of the HOME Consortium, which regularly supports Habitat for Humanity and the construction of affordable housing. The HOME Consortium has now supported 118 affordable homes constructed by Habitat for Humanity. This lot was originally acquired […]
Government 101: Resource Expo
On Wednesday, September 18, 2024 City staff from 6 different departments came together to execute the first ever Government 101 Resource Expo at the Champaign Public Library! This event was a collaboration between the City of Champaign and City of Urbana to be a low pressure way for community members to learn about City resources, […]
City Works to Improve Property in Disrepair
A home in the Garden Hills neighborhood fell into extreme disrepair. An exterior housing case and several nuisance complaints were opened on the property. NSD brought in a contractor to remove a large amount of refuse from the yard, mow the lawn, and secure the property. The housing case had been referred to the Legal […]
Neighborhood Services Staff Perform CommUnity Matters Site Visits
Neighborhood Services staff recently performed site visits for CommUnity Matters summer programs. These periodic visits allow City staff to tour the facilities and witness the youth participate in the programs receiving CDBG funding throughout the year. Operation Hope hosted NSD staff at their end-of-summer celebration. Many students participated in the Youth Employment Services (YES) Program. […]
Neighborhood Services Staff Attend Re-Entry Resource Fair
On August 29, 2024, Code Compliance Inspector, Ricardo Alvarez, and Administrative Assistant, Nina Sibley, attended the Re-Entry Resource fair hosted by Rosecrance. The fair was attended by both people who have been recently released from incarceration, and representatives from local agencies offering supportive services to that population. Attendees learned more about the City’s tenant requested […]
Neighborhood Engagement Winding Down
On Saturday, August 17, 2024, the Ashland Park HOA hosted their Neighborhood Resource Fair & Street Party. Staff from Neighborhood Services, Police, and Fire supported the event. Neighbors reported that the event was great fun, and they were glad to have the opportunity to connect with all the resource vendors who participated. On Thursday, August […]
Annual CU Days!
On August 10, 2024, the City was thrilled to be a part of the annual CU Days event. This event is steep in history and a crowd favorite for its resources, community focus and fun! The Equity & Engagement and Neighborhood Services Departments teamed up to make a meaningful impact by distributing back-to-school supplies and […]