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--� � �1��- What actions can citizens take? Several groups identified actions that citizens can take to address housing-related issues. Most suggestions center around becoming more involved in the areas � neighbor-to-neighbor outreach, education, neighborhood monitoring and reporting, and city processes. l. Get involved with Neighbor-to-Neighbor Oukxeach • Serve as neighborhood ambassadors to new residents, offer to orient them to the City and services offered to residents. • Offer assistance to neighbors who seem to be having problems maintaining and keeping up their properties, help them connect with programs designed to offer this type af assistance. • Support youth projects to improve parks ar provide assistance to the elderly 2. Support Education . Assist in the development of Community Education Programs for new homeowners . Teach Community Education Programs . Write articles for community publication (Roseville Wrap and Rpseviile Review} 3. Volunteer for Neighborhood Monitoring and Reporting . Become more active in Crime Watch and the Block Caption network • Report violations to the City 4. Engage in City Public Processes ■ Participate in public meetings requesting input on development proposals • Volunteer to be on citizen committees or advisory bodies ■ Organize neighbors around critical issues Section 3. Conclusion The purpose of the series � RHRA Dialogues was to better understza�d community concerns about housing issues and bends in RosevilFe and the actions they would support to address issues or change trends. From these community conversations and written feedback from participants, the Center for Policy, Planning, and Performance has identified five critical issues and options for responding. 1. Property maintenance and conservation � existing neighborhood aesthetics and character is a high priority within the community. Single-family and multi-family property owners from across the city consistently identified this issue as a priority value and concern. Options for addressin� these issues include: . Enhanced Code enforcement supported by c3tzzezZ-actipzl programs . A blend af financial programs that would meet t13� needs af several specific audiences Design Guidelines aimed at preserving and erthancin� neighborhood "aesthetics" . Increased City Communications about the City Code . Education programs targeted for first-time homeowners and first-time Roseville rental property owners Roseville ��ZA. Canununity Dialogue on Housing ---DRf�FT--- 14 Prepared by the Cenier for Policy, Planning, a;',� Performance