At our October Executive Committee meeting, we welcomed our newest member Quinlan Tisdale! In order to continue to meet our goals as an organization, we have restructured our leadership positions to create the new position of Vice President, now filled by Joe McDonnell, and split the position of PR Officer into two roles of PublicContinue reading "Welcome Our New Secretary!"
The Power of Community: Cohousing
What is Cohousing? In order to help solve our growing local housing crisis, we must be willing to try new types of housing developments. The oversized McMansions that most builders prioritize today are too expensive and out of alignment for most homebuyers. The average household size has decreased significantly in the past twenty years. However,Continue reading "The Power of Community: Cohousing"
The Importance of Historical Markers in Neighborhood Revitalization
The Dimmitt's Grove Neighborhood Association has installed six new historical markers, with plans for ten more. Each sign details the home's history and was funded and created by the association itself. These markers serve as symbols of community pride and have inspired improvements in the neighborhood. This grassroots effort exemplifies the type of revitalization advocated by Strong Towns.
Building Better Communities: How to Start a Neighborhood Association Forum
The Bloomington Revivalists will host a panel discussion about neighborhood associations and the role such organizations play in the community on Sunday, September 29, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Bloomington Public Library. “Building Better Communities: How to Start a Neighborhood Association”will feature representatives from several existing neighborhood associations in Bloomington, who will shareContinue reading "Building Better Communities: How to Start a Neighborhood Association Forum"
Thinking Outside the Box Housing Forum
Please join us for a housing forum this Sunday, August 25th from 2-4 pm at Bloomington Public Library. I've said it once and I'll say it again: we have a housing "Poly-Crisis" on our hands. There are so many problems leading into so many facets of housing: overall supply, affordability, and the unhoused. Many ofContinue reading "Thinking Outside the Box Housing Forum"
PayPal Link is Working!
Ever since we have been granted federal 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, our treasurer Aza Verove has been working to establish proper channels for donations. No longer do you have to meet up with us in person with a cash or a check to submit your membership, we now have a PayPal! Click the linkContinue reading "PayPal Link is Working!"
Neighborhood Liaison Committee’s First Meeting
The very first meeting of the Neighborhood Liaison Committee was held in Pam Eaton's garden this Tuesday. Our main purpose and goal of the committee is to help create and maintain neighborhood associations: instilling Strong Towns ideas of incremental improvements and bottom-up action on the most local of levels. Bloomington is a city of neighborhoods,Continue reading "Neighborhood Liaison Committee’s First Meeting"
May Trash Pickup Successes!
Over this past weekend, eight of our Revivalists went and conducted a trash pickup of the Near East Neighborhood and Constitution Trail by Atwood Wayside Park. In two hours alone, our small group of volunteers collected over 15 bags of litter. Especially dirty were the alleys on the southside of Jefferson street, where our groupContinue reading "May Trash Pickup Successes!"
Litter Cleanup Request Form
Please use the form linked below to request your neighborhood be cleaned by our monthly litter cleanup crew. Priority will be given to: Core neighborhoods Neighborhoods were cleanups have not yet occurred Multiple requests from members of the Revivalists Multiple requests from community members Click Here To Request a Cleanup
2024 Priority Campaigns Selected!
Sixteen members of the Bloomington Revivalists came together today at our Annual Meeting on 4/28 to vote for our Priority Campaigns of 2024! Here are the selected campaigns below: Short-Term First Place: Parking Minimum Removal Advocacy Campaign Second Place: Pedestrian Safety Advocacy Campaign Third Place: Community Bike Rides Medium-Term First Place: Downtown Building Stock/Condition/Occupancy SurveyContinue reading "2024 Priority Campaigns Selected!"
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