URBAN Neighbourhood Initiative

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URBAN Neighbourhood Initiative
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What - is UNI ?

• This is a fund which will be available this
  Spring to groups of individuals who wish to
  enhance neighbourhoods in Ballyfermot.

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Where - is it happening

• Only in Ballyfermot
• In Public Open Space
• Streetscapes
• Trading areas
• Incidental spaces

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Public Open Space
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Streetscapes
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Trading areas
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Incidental Spaces
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Who can apply ?

• Community Groups (Formal)
• Street Committees
• Traders

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Why - get involved

• You decide what you would like to see happen in
  your Neighbourhood.

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When - is it happening

• Launch April
• Deadline for completed project applications
  June 31st

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How do I get involved

• Consult with your community / see what they would
  like to see improved.
• Work on a plan together.
• Fill in the application form (available in April)
  and attach any relevant documents / photographs
  to support the project.
• Think about how your project can improve Local
  environment.

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Win Win Projects !!!

• Consultation Is it what the community want?
• Volunteers who is going to look after the
  project?
• ? Environmental Awareness Can your project
  help to raise environmental awareness.

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Tips for Traders

• Low Cost High Impact Street Projects
• Window boxes, trees, hanging baskets
• Project Applications should be submitted on a
  street level not individual basis .
• 50 funding available to a maximum amount.
• Application forms will be available in April 2003