Public Session Outcomes
Hosted at Henderson Housing Authority
Date: September 21, 2021
Total Participants
Participant Demographics
Participant Passions
Carry Forward
Leave Behind
Visions
Group 1 Visions
youth having more things to do and entertain
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youth helping the elderly when they need it
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everyone helping everyone
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equal opportunity
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more transportation for people who do not have it
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everyone having ability for housing
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job opportunities
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youth center that offers life skills, education, Chaplin, mentorship, nutrition, resources, mental health; it starts with the youth & then transforms to the families; with the youth center you develop a youth of leaders, stability, connection, resources, which provide a flourishing community & everyone wins–no lack, no difference
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public transportation between Henderson & Evansville
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public green space & trees within walking distance for all
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citizens housed in safe, clean, affordable spaces
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minimum wage = living wage
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healthcare go out into community
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healthy grocery stores and community gardens
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youth being of service to the community
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outreach programs
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recovery opportunities
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equal rights |
job opportunities
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helpful hands |
fair housing |
free healthcare for all who need it
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diversity in work, education, church, everything
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trees planted to watch them grow
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more youth help with things to help them grow with life skills
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Group 2 Visions
a place that’s inclusive and always looking for ways to change lives
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a safe and clean environment
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more affordable healthcare
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more diverse community leaders
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more coming together as a community, learning that it’s ok to agree to disagree but still love/like thy neighbor
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people from all different backgrounds communicating with each other and working together to better the community
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churches providing programs for youth
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equal job opportunities
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equal housing regardless of background
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seniors and children and families spending time together
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program that help felons get jobs and reenter society
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centers to help drug addicts have a place to go get fed, shower, and sleep for the night
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counselling for children from broken homes
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clean places for children to play
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awareness of stigmas
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human rights for inmates
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environmental safety, recycling
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mental health dual diagnosis
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PETA |
LGBTQ+ |
Neighborhood Watch
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new bridge to Evansville
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job opportunities
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religious diversity
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volunteer work availability
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community centers for youth and activities
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alternative power options
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employment opportunities for felons
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soup kitchens & shelters
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anti-gang violence/crime awareness
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free public transportation
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community outreach program
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abandoned building renovation
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medical/recreational marijuana
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needle exchange
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neighbor diversity
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kids playing with seniors
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families–black, white, Latino–helping others
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everybody working
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Group 3 Visions
more peace and less hatred, less wars
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people coming together in the community as one with no one left behind
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children educated well
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rundown houses in neighborhoods fixed up and new schools built for the children; get rid of old buildings that aren’t being used and replace with a park or something for our children or more recovery centers
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more peace, less hatred, less wars
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people coming together in the community as one with no one left behind
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more things for kids and young adults to do, more events on the East Side of Henderson
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some areas for farmers markets that are affordable
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more housing |
way more recovery–less people in jail that are never given the chance for recovery
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no substandard housing
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parks in every neighborhood
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volunteers working on litter projects
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tennis lessons
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disc golf |
enjoying the Ohio river in the riverfront communities
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families enjoying the downtown Farmers’ Markets
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riverfront water feature
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Group 4 Visions
a 5-county region that is working together as group for the betterment of all; no divisions–all-inclusive communities that all work for the common goal
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encourage youth to be active with family and friends–young adults don’t have to work all the time to make ends meet–spend more time with family
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elderly included and cared for
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all essential needs are accessible and affordable
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planned unit developments of housing that includes housing for all income groups without them being referenced as low, moderate, or high; housing that is built for the futureward that anticipates a family’s needs; all housing should be built accessible and adaptable to meet the needs and visibility
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affordable healthcare that includes mental health
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community with more activities
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community garden–hands-on growth and development
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all types of housing levels living together
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education barriers removed for equity
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communities that check up on one another
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event center for large events
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opportunities for all
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fresh fruits and vegetables affordable to all
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more handicap-accessible housing
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actives for children, adults, & elderly to get them out of the house more
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community clinics
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stop crime |
affordable healthcare
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stop hate crimes
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event center for large events
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PUD – housing for all income groups
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farmers markets, community gardens
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more parks |
recovery for men
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another homeless center for families
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nighttime daycare
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affordable mental healthcare
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recovery meetings, activities, speakers, events
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affordable activities for all ages–skateparks, museums, galleries, cinema, mall, gardening
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neighborhood watch to cut down on crimes
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mental health behavior
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rehab for men also
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clean-up volunteer community neighborhoods, roads, businesses
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affordable daycare center at night
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Group 5 Visions
free healthcare
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work stops at 5:00
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people meet in the community centers (eat together once a week)
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better public transportation
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neighbors helping other neighbors
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unfilled buildings/hotels become shelters/housing
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more murals, mural trail, engagement in public art & interest in community, collaboration of artists/coalition of local artists, students as interns, grant & scholarship opportunities, interest in participating, more artists / greater ability to make a living as an artist, more awareness of proper paint disposal techniques, environmental improvement, COMMUNITY PRIDE OVERALL
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more farmers markets with fresh vegetables
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affordable or free healthcare
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more volunteering–pull together as a community
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more school activities
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museums |
nature trails |
day cares |
Boys and Girls clubs
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diversity throughout the tri-state
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people have the opportunity to succeed if they so desire
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housing market is booming & job growth is plentiful
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city & county government works together to promote fairness for its citizens
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affordable healthcare
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community base programs are working
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Group 6 Visions
green space for educational programs
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youth & adults yearning for intergenerational opportunities for connection & conversation
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increase opportunities for literacy
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lower income and middle income housing opportunities
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indoor/outdoor sports complex
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more transportation (urban & rural)
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community health center – more services for reentry and rehabilitation
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nonprofit alliance
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more mental health services
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resources for recovery and addiction, especially for men
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