We are a grassroots organization of people who are not going to benefit through our business or professional ties from the upzoning of Congress Park. We believe that balanced and responsible growth happens only with community input and civic engagement. We are dedicated to providing information so that residents are aware of the details of the East Central Area Plan, a plan that will affect our community and quality of life for the next 20 years.
We are concerned that proposed upzoning will displace residents and small businesses resulting in a loss of affordable housing units and small local businesses, some of which are Black, Brown, women, and LGBTQIA-owned businesses. We believe that any neighborhood plan must address the needs of our most vulnerable populations, including our elders and People of Color. We are comprised of housed and unhoused neighbors, renters and homeowners.
We believe that every voice should be heard not just the ones from the development community. We are not affiliated with any registered neighborhood organization or political organization. We will not accept donations from developers or developer-related interests.