The Windsor Downtown Neighbourhood Alliance
The Windsor Downtown Neighbourhood Alliance (Windsor DNA) is an incorporated body of residents that collaborate to create a healthy, livable, and safe downtown. We accomplish this through advocacy, dialogue, and action.
A healthy downtown
A healthy downtown requires:
Reduced pollution
Lush green spaces
Healthy urban farms and community gardens
Increased opportunities for physical activity for downtown residents
A livable downtown
A livable downtown requires:
A variety of businesses and government services within a walkable distance
An accessible transportation network
A variety of housing options for all income levels
Accommodations for all needs of all downtown residents
A safe downtown
A safe downtown requires:
Social services for all
Community-based police force
Reducing potentially frequent crime areas
Connecting neighbours
Advocacy
The Windsor DNA uses advocacy to reach its goals through:
Delegates that present at council meetings
Informational meetings for residents to be more informed
Press releases and interviews with the media
Public notices and online media presence
Dialogue
The Windsor DNA uses dialogues to reach its goals through:
Meetings with other community groups to reach shared goals
Regular meetings of both working groups and the executive
City hall events with larger groups of resident bodies
Taking feedback from residents and providing public announcements when needed
Action
The Windsor DNA takes action to reach its goals through:
Organizing community events
Preparing and educating our community to help individuals reach their own goals
Organizing community clean ups
Organizing community crime prevention walks