The people I've worked with on NRP planning are quite smart and have a high degree of integrity and a sincere commitment to gather and incorporate input and report on all of the phases of NRP planning. I haven't met any of the dullards that Michael describes.
"Showing up" can mean simply completing a survey or reading & replying to draft copies of an NRP Action Plan, which provides a framework for later investments. It's hard to sympathize with someone who simultaneously berates those who volunteer their time and apparently chooses not to participate. NRP provides neighborhoods with a certain amount of money to invest (almost) as they see fit (with significant oversight). It should be a permanent and longterm program, but should be considered one component of comprehensive city planning. NRP provides the ability for neighborhoods to target specific, high priority needs that may not be recognized by City planners. Regards, Jason Stone Diamond Lake Candidate for Park Board District 5 --- Michael Atherton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in part: ... supporters claim that it is "neighborhoods" that make decisions, when in fact it is a small minority of people who "show up" ... REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
