NEWTON BOOTH NEIGHBORHOODS ASSOCIATION

                                      Encompassing the Alhambra Triangle,PovertyRidge                                               and Newton Booth Neighborhoods

                                       Neighbors addressing experience based concerns.

                                                                  Mission statement

                                                                 (Approved 03/23/02)                                                          

 Mission

                                        Protect and improve the quality of life in our neighborhood.

    Goals

            I. Attend Neighborhood Advisory Group (NAG) meetings held the third Monday of the month at the Hart Senior Center at 6:00 p.m.

            II. Participate in The Sacramento Preservation Roundtable, a public forum sponsored by Sacramento Bungalow Heritage Association (SBHA) and Sacramento Old City Association (SOCA). The Preservation Roundtable identifies preservation issues and problems and works to create solutions.

            III. Obtain preservation district status for the Newton Booth & Alhambra Triangle Neighborhoods. Newton Booth is a “proposed” preservation district.

            IV. Once preservation status has been obtained, ensure new buildings and renovations comply with the Preservation Ordinance.

            V. Support the vision of the R Street and Alhambra Corridor Special Planning Districts.  Participate in development reviews for projects in the Broadway Corridor.

            VI. Address issues concerning slum lords, fainted ladies.

            VII. Address the issues of crime, traffic, graffiti, noise, public safety.

            VIII. Study the feasibility of creating open spaces.  Develop a neighborhood beautification plan.

             IX. Maintain & improve walkability and accommodation for bicycles.

             X. Foster a sense of neighborhood and community pride.