JANUARY 14, 2016 | COMMUNITY MEETING

The Licton-Haller Greeways group hosted a community meeting for the studio to learn about the neighborhood as the studio was getting underway. Those who participated included community members involved in greenways, the Licton-Springs Community Council, Aurora Licton Urban Village group, Feet First, and Northgate Elementary. The studio met at tables with community members using maps of the neighborhood to guide discussion of five major themes. Community members also created postcards of their visions for the neighborhood. A summary of findings is presented here.

Safety

Transportation related safety

• Not enough sidewalks in the neighborhood

• Not sufficient lighting

• High speed car traffic

• Difficult for bikers and pedestrians to cross arterial streets (no infrastructure)

Crime related safety

• Car break ins

• Stolen packages from homes

• People doing drugs; needles left on the ground

Relevant places mapped by community members

• Many community members focused on Aurora because of both transportation and crime related concerns.