“We do it to not just promote unity in the community, but to get people together to learn about resources so that they can thrive in our communities,” said Chad Welker, associate director of Activate Allen County. “When we know what our community needs from a resource perspective, we can tailor those resources and better our communities.”
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Community members laced up their tennis shoes and joined Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith for a walk through the city’s 3rd Ward. During the walk, residents shared their excitement about a new neighborhood market and voiced concerns about property maintenance and sidewalks damaged by tree roots. However, the most common concern centered around neighborhood traffic involving semi-trucks and speeding—particularly near the intersection of Flanders Avenue and North Jefferson Street.
Residents of Lima had the opportunity to weigh in on traffic concerns during a public workshop hosted by the city to introduce the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program.
“For the engineering division, what we would like to see is different strategies to know better what concerns residents have, and just have different approaches because one size doesn't fit all,” said Ian Kohli, City of Lima engineer.
The LCIC, a nonprofit organization established under the Ohio Revised Code, promotes various forms of development within the city, including housing projects aimed at increasing homeownership and affordability.
The City of Lima is currently drafting an ordinance that would create a rental registry to improve living conditions in rental properties and could have its first reading within the next several weeks.
Sidewalks are the only way some people have to get around the city and they can't do that if they are covered with snow and ice. By city ordinance, you have 4 hours after precipitation stops or after the first daylight.
It was festive and bright earlier Tuesday Evening in several Shawnee Township neighborhoods! The Indianbrook, Wildbrook, and Timberfield neighborhoods in Shawnee Township were dazzling with bright Christmas lights for the sixth annual Shawnee Luminary Night. Through all the waving santas, Christmas cookies, and chimneys lit up ready for Old Saint Nick's arrival was a great cause. At the Indianbrook exit, volunteers collected canned goods, toiletries, and monetary donations for the West Ohio Food Bank to make sure that everyone can enjoy the Christmas season.
There are 3 categories of individuals, groups, and businesses to be recognized. LACNIP wants to say thank you to people who improve their community in any way from helping a neighbor to participating in a larger project that improves the neighborhood. Nominations are also open for the Shirley Daley Leadership Award for those who encourage collaboration, diversity, and promote a positive image for Lima - Allen County.