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The Northside Planning Council
Northside Planning Council: Proud Winners
of the 1999 National "Neighborhood of the Year" Award
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NPC Mission Statement |
To improve the quality of life for all residents of the Northside community through advocating and supporting the economic growth, stability and connectivity of the Northside community, thus enhancing opportunities for all businesses and residents by:
I. Investing in economic development, beautification and community betterment
A. Business/Entrepreneur Assistance
B. Beautification/Northside Identity
C. Community Economic Development Projects
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Promoting community connectivity, participation and voice on issues
A. Northside News
B. Full Council/Community Representation and Involvement
C. Community Outreach
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The Northside Planning Council
is a coalition of over 25 neighborhood associations and community
organizations with over 35 representatives on Madison’s Northside,
one of Madison’s most economically and culturally diverse
areas. Organized as an independent nonprofit organization,
and governed by Northside residents representing each organization,
NPC was initiated as a pilot collaboration between the City,
County, United Way, Madison Community Foundation, and Madison
School District in 1993 to create a vehicle for greater citizen
participation in the decisions and issues that affect their
community. NPC employs two full-time staff organizers to help
support the efforts of NPC’s resident leadership.
Cont...
Planning Councils:
A History
From the City of Madison Website,
2001
In 1991 the City of Madison created
a task force to examine the potential and feasibility of creating
community centers and a neighborhood-based service delivery system.
The Joint Community Centers Task Force, comprised of City, County,
School District, private sector and community representatives,
recommended as part of its report, the division of the City into
planning council areas and the creation of a pilot Northside Planning
Council as soon as possible. Planning councils were envisioned
by the City as a neighborhood-based and coordinated approach to
neighborhood organizing, information sharing, issue advocacy and
promotion of community development initiatives. Cont...
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What the NPC Can do for Your Organization
As part of our mission, NPC
works to strengthen and support neighborhood and other Northside
community organizations and to help new organizations form.
Through Council members and our full-time staff Facilitators,
NPC can offer the following services and support to your
Northside organization. Cont...
The Central Role
of the Council Member
As a member of the Northside Planning Council, you are a Northside
community leader. You are essential to the effectiveness
of the NPC. As a coalition of Northside organizations, the
NPC draws its influence and resources from each of its member
organizations; it is only as strong as the organizations
that comprise it. As a representative of one of those organizations,
you serve as a direct link to that power. You act as a liaison
to all of the people, talent, and resources of the organization
you represent; this connection is the crucial element that
enables the NPC to understand the needs of our community,
to harness its energy, and to act accordingly.
There are many ways for you to take an
active role in the work of the NPC, depending on your time,
your interest, your skills and your resources. Cont...
Some Facts About Planning Councils
Planning Councils are NOT planning organizations
Planning Councils have a name problem. The generic word “planning”
is more identified with the “Planning Unit” and the
“Plan Commission” which are all about city plans regarding
land use, development, transportation, etc. Cont...
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