holyoke ma policy case study

Holyoke MAPolicy Case Study

Liz BuddGreater Holyoke YMCA 

 Holyoke Food and Fitnes Policy councillbudd@holyokeymca.org

Hurdles

Key Points  • Communication between city government and

Community • Notification Policies lack robust community

participation response due to old solicitation methods. i.e tiny newspaper notices

Public Rally Against Waste Transfer Station

Community & Policy

 Take Aways  • Policies involving community input and notification

are vital • Continual Community Feedback/input for future

projects and long term infrastructure goals assures sustainable infrastructure change that is supported by the community

 Community participation is key for successful

change 

Outcomes

Walking Committee• Collaborative committee of citizens, businesses,

agencies and city planners and engineers that work together to identify and prioritize infrastructure needs in the city.

Projects to date1.Bike Lane study and proposal for city council• New intersection • Public Park restoration prioritization• Walking audit collaboration with local University