Creating a system that ensures livability for all people who live, work, and play in Muskegon County
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Creating a system that ensures livability for all people who live, work, and play in Muskegon County
The Muskegon County community came together on September 26th , 2023, to explore community conditions impacting livability in our county. Participants formed 16 Action Teams that are committed to 100 days of working together to bring positive change.
Livability Lab embraces the idea that small wins over 100 days can lead to big changes in the long-term.
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LIVABILITY GOAL: Residents are prosperous and financially stable
LIVABILITY GOAL: Residents are experiencing holistic health and wellbeing
LIVABILITY GOAL: Residents feel safe & secure at all times
LIVABILITY GOAL: Residents have the knowledge and skills to thrive
LIVABILITY GOAL: Residents have relationships that demonstrate a sense of belonging, loyalty, trust & responsibility
GOAL: To create language access plans at all government facilities, places of business, and agencies, and to remove barriers to access.
GOAL: Bring the non-profit known as The Storehouse to Muskegon County.
GOAL: To identify successful community gardens and farms throughout Muskegon and Muskegon Heights and create a go-to resource for the public to access.
GOAL:
To continue the work of Livability Lab 3.0 action team to address medical debt in Muskegon County.
GOAL: To develop a peer-to-peer network that connects people to a “pen-pal” in another region of Muskegon County.
GOAL: To increase awareness about birth inequalities and doula services by planning and inviting participation in a community screening of the “Birthing Justice” documentary.
GOAL: To establish and open an “On the Spectrum” place for autistic adults to gather daily and hang out safely together.
GOAL: To connect Muskegon Heights to trails of Muskegon County.
GOAL: To create a system of trained and supported tutors for 4th through 12th grade students needing remedial help during school hours and after.
GOAL: To educate past and present students on student loan debt forgiveness and future students on financial literacy and access to resources for scholarships, workforce training options, etc.
GOAL: To adopt a transportation millage to provide access to transportation for all citizens of Muskegon County.
GOAL:
To bring together resources to open a behavioral health urgent care.
GOAL: To bridge housing solutions for inclusion, with a proactive community and youth approach to eliminate the negative effects of gentrification.
GOAL: To educate past and present students on student loan debt forgiveness and future students on financial literacy and access to resources for scholarships, workforce training options, etc.
GOAL: To identify a place for a Filipino exhibit to showcase Filipino culture and traditions.
GOAL: To create a roadmap to having a detox center in Muskegon.