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Local Economy
The Takoma Park/Long Branch communities envision a vibrant and prosperous, connected community where people feel safe and comfortable interacting and trading with each other in commercial and residential spaces in environmentally sensitive ways.
CHEER Initiates Neighborhood Improvement Process
Takoma Park and Long Branch community members want to know their neighbors and want to work with them on common projects which enhance the quality of life in their communities. This message emerged from the community strategic planning process last year and speaks to the mission and vision of CHEER. We, along with our partners [...]
Takoma Park and Long Branch Priority Goals
What are the top priorities that should drive our community improvement efforts over the next five years? CHEER recently asked this question of about 40 community leaders representing the diversity of Takoma Park and Long Branch. From a list of 22 goals related to housing, health, and the local economy that community members have set, [...]
Vision for a new form of democracy in Takoma Park in 2021
Takoma Park will formulate a new model for democracy. We will connect people and empower them to solve problems. We are already moving in this direction, and in coming years we will create urban agriculture and food cooperatives, local sustainable energy and recycling industries, and will foster new enterprises that use information and technology. We [...]