 The
commitment of our citizens has allowed NBN to emerge as a nationally
recognized model which engages and supports the vast human resources
our neighborhoods offer. The NBN Process contributed to Rochester
being recognized as a AMost
Livable@ city.
Our model has also been awarded through the All America Cities designation
for uniquely approaching citizen participation, encouraging cultural
diversity and demonstrating "Best Practices" in Community
Development.
Most
Livable City (2000)
Partners for Livable Communities selected Rochester along with three other communities
as AAmerica=s
Most Livable@ City.
Rochester is credited for adapting to racial and economic changes by joining
forces with neighborhood groups. The NBN Process was noted as an effective urban
strategy that engaged its citizens to create Sector Action Plans recommendations
that were integrated in the City=s
master plan.
All America Cities
Award (1998)
The National Civic League designated Rochester as one of ten cities throughout
the country that is an AAll America City.@ The selection was based on three
projects that positively impacted the community and showed collaboration
between ordinary citizens, local businesses and government. The NBN Initiative
and Sector 10's North East Neighborhood Alliance (NENA) activities were one
of two projects.
SAVVY Award for Citizen Participation (1997)
The City-County Communication and Management Association (3CMA)
awarded NBN a SAVVY Award for its Citizen Participation Process.
The SAVVY Awards recognize innovative responses to the Achallenges
of local government with creative tools and processes which bridge
the gap between residents and government.
Best
Practices Award (1997)
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) selected the NBN
Process for the John J. Gunther Blue Ribbon Best Practices in Community Urban
Development Award for Consolidated Plan as an effective model for expanding
citizen involvement and for establishing working relationships and partnerships
among community stakeholders.
Cultural
Diversity Award (1996)
The National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials, sponsored
by the National League of Cities, awarded the NBN Process
first place for it's Alocal efforts to promote, honor and
celebrate diversity."
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