As you know, METRO is gearing up to bring in the light rail system through the northside. METRO has come up with an initiative that will assist residents and business owners during this process.
The “Communities in Motion” outreach program is geared to assist struggling entities along the corridor line, with resources that can assist in economic development and building a sustainable community.
The envdeavor encompasses several workshops that will assist the community in areas such as:
- Senior citizen involvement/ outreach
- Community Planning Tools for Transportation Corridors
- Financial Survival Tools for Wealth Creation
- Capital Improvement Plans: How to Get the Most for your Neighborhood
- Programs for First-time Homebuyers
I attended the first Communities in Motion workshop last week, and was pleased to see this initiative finally making ground. The community needs support from METRO, as their neighborhood is going to be directly affected by the new rail line. I urge all northsiders to take advantage of this free service from METRO – and help make a difference …. make progress for all Houston!
