Creating Community: A Symposium for Neighborhoods
The 15th annual Symposium for Neighborhoods is the centerpiece of a month of Creating Community activities hosted by the City of Charlotte and its partners. The Symposium will be held at Central Piedmont Community College's (CPCC) main campus in partnership with its Charlotte Clean and Green and Sensoria events.
The Symposium brings together neighborhood residents and leaders who share the goal of building a better community. A variety of workshops will be provided on topics such as community safety, neighborhood projects and events, economic development, creating place and spaces and energy efficiency. There will also be activities for youth ages 12-18.
Charlotte Clean and Green and Sensoria events will take place concurrently and in close proximity, providing attendees with an array of diverse activities from which to choose. All workshops are free and open to the public. More information is forthcoming.
Creating Community: A Symposium for Neighborhoods
Saturday April 17, 2010
7:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Central Piedmont Community College – Main Campus
Overcash Building
2010 Neighborhood Achievement Awards Program: Nominations Due
The City of Charlotte is accepting nominations for the 2010 Neighborhood Achievement Awards. Winners will be recognized at the Creating Communities: A Symposium for Neighborhoods event in April. Nominations for the 2010 Neighborhood Achievement Awards are due by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 24, to Neighborhood & Business Services.
The Awards recognize the hard work and accomplishments of neighborhood organizations who strive to improve their neighborhood and the lives of the people who live within them. This year, the Awards will be presented to neighborhood organizations only (not individuals) in five separate categories, including:
- Neighborhood Diversity
- Neighborhood Safety
- Neighborhood Improvement
- Neighborhood Youth Involvement
- Neighborhood Engagement
To be eligible for 2010 Neighborhood Achievement Awards, nominated neighborhood organizations must be located within the Charlotte city limits and organized for at least two months. Neighborhood projects, programs, activities and events must have been completed during the calendar year of January 1 through December 31, 2009. A completed packet must be received by the Neighborhood & Business Services by March 24.
Download the 2010 Neighborhood Awards Nomination Packet
