A Good Neighbor Agreement is an opportunity for neighbors and businesses, such as a restaurant, and in this case micro-communities, transitional housing units, or other forms of temporary housing, to come together and discuss requirements and expectations for how these facilities will be integrated into neighborhoods in a positive manner.
Good Neighbor Agreements provide both a set of expectations and an ongoing communication process, ensuring that all involved are heard; and any issues and concerns addressed in a constructive and timely manner. While the expectations do clearly define the roles, accountability, and responsibilities, a GNA is not an enforcement document, but rather a means of making certain those involved have the opportunity and are required to talk with each other about challenges, successes, issues and concerns; resolving them in a civil and more effective way.
As a result of the GNA, a Good Neighbor Committee is formed that will meet monthly. Representation on this GNC involves neighbors, service providers, city council, mayor’s office/HOST and the police. In this way ensuring robust, honest and ongoing communication, the best and most effective way to ensure lasting and long-term success.
This is a “working site” where we will post our DRAFT work as we go. Please remember that a GNA is not completed until it is signed. Everything is a “work in process” until it is completed. If you have questions, concerns or suggestions, please contact your representative or email the general email for the specific site. All GNA Team members will have a chance to review your email.
The Team’s Work – We are posting a draft copy of the GNA for your specific site as we’re able to reach agreement on the draft language. It is NOT a finished product. If you have thoughts, comments, concerns or suggestions, please email the appropriate team. We are just getting started, so will post as we can. Also, if you have questions, please email the Team. Thank you.
La Paz formally Santa Fe (621 West Wesley Avenue)
The GNA team is comprised of Jack Unruh, Daniel Reiling, Liz Peterson, Mara Owen, Jenn Greiving, Helene Orr, Maria Ashar, Ryan Aids, Dede De Percin, and Cuica Montoya. They can be reached at – SantaFeGNA@FindSolutions.org
We have met as a group several times and have a partial draft. Please remember this is a PARTIAL DRAFT and WORK IN PROGRESS. We are not done with our work. However, we wanted to share the draft for your review and comment. A Spanish version will be coming soon. You can email the link above to comment or contact one of the GNA team. Thank you.
Below is the link to the final GNA for La-Paz.
Elati (1375 North Elati Street)
The GNA team is comprised of Genifer Murray, Zhila Emadi-Moorse, Kristy Bassuener, Margie Morris, Dennis Humphries, Laura Carter, Carlos Rodriguez, Maile Yoshioka, Heather Beck, and D’Wanna Powell. They can be reached at – ElatiGNA@FindSolutions.org Here is our draft. Please let us know if you have any questions or comments by sending an email. A Spanish translation is coming soon.
Quebec Corridor
The GNA team is comprised of Stephanie Syner, Amber Verzosa, David Kugler, Sarah Meredith, Sarah Christian, Liz Stalnaker, Jesus Escarcega, Noah Stout, Lamone Noles, Jeff Ackermann, Shane Sutherland, Matt McAdams and Kristen Baluyot. They can be reached at – QuebecGNA@FindSolutions.org Here is our draft. Please let us know if you have any questions or comments by sending an email. A Spanish translation is coming soon.
Stay Inn
The GNA team is comprised of Mersi Canales, Maricruz Herrera, Cyndi Richardson, Christopher Urias, Tyler Drum, Victoria Johnson, and Charish LaBranche. They can be reached at – StayInnGNA@FindSolutions.org Here is our draft. Please let us know if you have any questions or comments by sending an email. A Spanish translation is coming soon.
Tamarac Family Shelter
The GNA team is comprised of Marc Ross, Cory Powell, Anne Scalfaro, Hal Goldberg, Linda Foster, Kimberlee Sia, Katie Rubano, Frank Wojcicki, Jeanne Polovoy, Adriana Lara, Kristen Baluyot and Matt McAdams. They can be reached at – TamaracGNA@FindSolutions.org Here is our draft. Please let us know if you have questions or comments by sending an email. A Spanish translation is coming soon.
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Radisson Inn
The GNA team is comprised of Joe Henry, Sandra Ruiz, David Spriggs, Anthony Garcia, Ana Varela, Nola Miguel, Ari Stutz, Maria De Santiago, Jennifer Gonzalez, David Gleason, Tammy Bellofatto and Peter Dybing. They can be reached at – RadissonGNA@FindSolutions.org