After our initial September 9, 2023 meeting, about 30 people from across the neighborhood volunteered to participate in a Steering Committee to study issues of interest and formulate a proposal for a neighborhood association. Their recommendations for programs and activities were refined into an initial two-year program and budget that is the basis for our dues request to you. Listed below are the Steering Committee subcommittees and a link to a compendium of all their reports to the Steering Committee.

SUBCOMMITTEES

GOVERNANCE

Explored the formation and operating vision for UCAN operations. The subcommittee proposed neighborhood boundaries, interim board operating structure and key milestones for the formation of UCAN.

Subcommittee Members: Carrie Avery, Paul Churchill, Rhonda Donato, Ellen Jacobs, Alan Levy and Rick Marcus

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COMMUNICATIONS

Formulated a membership outreach & subscription campaign, and a plan for association communications and annual neighborhood events.

Subcommittee Members: Emily Dybwad, Jane Logan, Sophie McNeil and Doug Sovern

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PUBLIC SPACES

Explored the potential for sprucing up shared public spaces like Round Park, Long Park and more.

Subcommittee Members: Allan Abshez, Sophie Yu Christopher, Joe Wadcam

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EMERGENCY

PREPAREDNESS

Investigated existing emergency preparedness programs within the neighborhood and how UCAN might expand them throughout the association area.

Subcommittee Members: Linda Campbell, Tim Campbell, Paul Valenstein

Subcommittee Reports

You can download the compendium of the Subcommittees' reports here:

SAFETY

Evaluated multiple neighborhood security options, including Flock systems & public safety programs.

Learn more about Flock Security through FAQs here.

Subcommittee Members: Holly Bash, Rick Catterton, Ken Dupee, Bill Falik, John Faxio and Joan Price

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UNDERGROUNDING

Explored the possibility and process of undergrounding overhead utilities, which pose safety risks.

Subcommittee Members: Allan Abshez, Gay Auerbach, Elena Eger, Jane Logan, Gordon Wozniak