Happening Tuesday night: Town hall hosted by Monroe Avenue Revitalization Coalition
Oct 29, 2024
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Tuesday night at 5:30 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Incarnate Word in Rochester, the Monroe Avenue Revitalization Coalition is holding a town hall, allowing people to voice their opinions.
The group MARC — which consists of several other neighborhood, nonprofit, and grassroots groups, including the Southeast Area Coalition, the Upper Monroe Neighborhood Association, the Monroe Avenue Merchants Association, and more — released a survey in June.
The goal of the survey was to find out what residents wanted changed in the neighborhood. Executive Director of SEAC, Mike Evans, said that generally the survey reflected what MARC knew:
People want crime addressed, beautification, small business support, and better and more accessible transportation options.
Evans says that once they compile the survey and the responses, MARC can apply for grants, and better engage the community on what they want done. Evans is also looking for volunteers to help with the work.
"If you live anywhere in the community, come have your voice be heard," added Rome Celli, president of UMNA. "Tonight we are calling to action... We're getting people engaged, and talk about the things they are concerned about, and offer ideas."