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Champion Great Neighborhoods

Goal 2: Expand and Enhance the City’s Image
Objective 2: Develop a Sense of Place
Project Performance Measure(s) Department(s)
CGN Adopt-a-Spot Program Tracking of Implementation and Parks & Recreation
2.2.2 utilization of program
Summary:
Adopted Spots
The Adopt-a-Spot Program will operate as a community-
driven initiative focused on improving the cleanliness and 10
aesthetics of public spaces. Participants will have the 8
opportunity to adopt a specific area, such as a park, street
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or waterfront, and take responsibility for its upkeep
through regular litter cleanups, landscaping and 4
beautification projects. 2

The Adopt-a-Spot Program offers three distinct ways for -
the community to get involved and make an impact on 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr
their local environment. These three engagement options Adopted Spots
cater to various preferences and capacities within the
community.

• First, individuals, families, businesses or groups Volunteer Participants
can participate in volunteer clean-up efforts. This 50
option entails a two-year commitment, with
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required monthly clean-ups during the off-peak
season from October to April. 30
• Secondly, for areas with high traffic or large
spaces where volunteer efforts may be 20
insufficient, there's the opportunity to write a 10
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• Finally, community members can opt for 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr
landscape bed installation, committing to a two- Participants
year period for both installation and
maintenance. This option includes the installation
of shrubs, perennials, flowering plants, a chopped
stone border and mulch. Clean Up Events
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