Draft of action plan presentation to Parks Board.

1. Ritter Park Renaissance Action Plan 2009-2010 1

2. A Park in Use 2

5. Additional fundraising in progress.

6. Strong collaborations: New Directions, Parks Dept, Ritter Foundation, YMCA, area churches, and more3

7. Introductions Who is NeighborWorks America? A national nonprofit organization created by Congress to provide financial support, technical assistance, and training for community-based revitalization efforts. Visit www.nw.org to learn more. 4

8. Introductions Who is New Directions Housing Corporation? A Neighborworks certified organization, committed to strengthening neighborhoods in the Metro area. We develop and maintain affordable housing and vital communities in partnership with neighborhoods and other stakeholders. 5

10. Management of St. Edward Court Apartments.

11. Community engagement and training.Visit www.ndhc.org to learn more. 6

12. Who Is Midtown? Two neighborhoods -- East Spring Street and S. Ellen Jones, working together. Image campaign and marketing plan underway – We are Midtown! Goal: Attract Strong Homebuyers. Retain Homeowners. 7

13. How has the neighborhood received this opportunity? More text to be added More text to be added. 8

14. Impact Area 9

15. Impact Area - Overview 10

16. The Benefits Increased utilization of the park Resident and non-resident perceptions of the park and neighborhood improved Addition of a healthy exercise alternative Complementary to revitalization activities in progress 11

17. What’s Next? Endorsement by Parks Board Submission of Action Plan to New Directions Housing Corporation for approval (Assistant Director, Lisa Thompson) Working group formed, continuing to plan implementation 12