WESTERN HEIGHTS TRANSFORMATION PLAN
RESIDENT INPUT FROM MEETINGS
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he Western Heights residents were dedicated participants in the Transformation Plan planning process.
They attended meetings monthly and shared their honest concerns and thoughtful dreams for the future. They spent hours explaining the safety issues in Western Heights and worked collaboratively to develop focused solutions together.
What Residents Love About Western Heights* » Friendly neighbors » Neighborhood organizations like the Baptist Center and the Boys & Girls Club » Beaumont Magnet Academy » Central location » Access to transit » Area for walking » Beautiful views » Proximity to Food City and Dollar General » Support systems (family and friends, childcare, etc.)
Needs Assessments / Resident Input from Meetings
Problems Residents Want to See Fixed* » Violence, shootings, and safety concerns » Old units in poor shape (mold, cracking, old heating, lack of air conditioning, etc.) » People coming into the community who don’t live in Western Heights » Loitering » Litter and trash in the neighborhood » Lack of transportation during off-times (to jobs and before/after school activities) » Neighborhood disconnection (I-275 and Western Avenue act as barriers) » Lack of parking » Poor air quality in the buildings » Not enough parks » Lack of a community support system
