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6 | CANYON CORRIDOR CONNECTION
Canyon Corr idor Par tners
As time flew by over the months of October through December, the
community members and stakeholders of the Canyon
Corridor Neighborhood Alliance diligently continued to meet,
not only at their monthly meetings, but also at the various sub-committee
meetings, crafting their strategic plans of action for their target areas: civic
engagement, neighborhood vibrancy, public safety and health.
1st Community Voices Forum (Saturday, May 18, 2013): The first
Community Voices Forumwas held to plan and launch the creation
of the Quality of Life Plan (QLP) for the Canyon Corridor. Over 150
neighborhood stakeholders met at Grand Canyon University to “dream”
and plan together the future of Canyon Corridor.
2nd Community Voices Forum (Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014): With the dawn
of the New Year, a renewed sense of fervor tinged the air. The “Forum”
was here. The CCNA hosted its 2nd Community Voices Forum at Grand
Canyon University. From the CCNAmembers to community leaders and
stakeholders to diplomats, one and all came to the event to ensure that
their voices would be heard and to gather the last input for the QLP for the
Canyon Corridor. Near and far, the vast array of representatives showed
support for the tremendous work that was being put into the revitalization
efforts as well as the development of the QLP for our community. This 2nd
Community Voices Forumwas designed to gather community comments,
critiques, recommendations and support. The subcommittees gathered the
information from various community members and representatives as a
final way to ensure that everyone had a chance to voice their opinions that
would be the defining aspects of the QLP.
3rd Community Voices Forum – QLP Rollout (Saturday, May 17, 2014):
The CCNA will present the final draft of the QLP, the living document
that describes the past and present, as well as the vision that will shape the
future of the Canyon Corridor neighborhood.
Canyon Corridor Business Alliance: In addition to the CCNA and the
monumental 2nd Community Voices Forum, the local Canyon Corridor
Business Alliance has continued to develop and grow. It is continually
striving to achieve the goal of creating economic health in the community
and promoting business diversity. If you or someone you knowmay
be interested in joining the Business Alliance, contact Zoe Sarabo at
602-272-4133 or .
Questions: For more information about the CCNA, how to get involved
or just to be added to the email list for important community updates,
please contact SamMacias at or
602-249-9759. ■
Vision: To see a thriving, healthy and culturally diverse Canyon Corridor.
Mission: CCNA leverages resources that build strong relationships through communication
and sharing of knowledge to enhance the quality of life in the Canyon Corridor.
CCNA: Bringing
Neighborhoods Together
CCNA Meetings: Meetings are scheduled
for the 2nd Tuesday of every month at
Grand Canyon University in the College of
Education Building (COE room 104-106).
The Meet ‘N Greet starts at 5:30 p.m. with
complimentary dinner provided by GCU and
the meeting begins at 6 p.m.
Government
Agencies
Non-profit
Agencies
Faith
Community
Business
Stakeholders Young
People
Families
Law
Enforcement
Community
Education
Stake
holders
CCNA