PRIORITY AREA: NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY
NEIGHBORS SERVING EACH OTHER Amani United Creating Safe Spaces and Residential Blocks
Amani United worked with neighbors and partner orga- nizations to lead initiatives to increase safety in the commu- nity and create spaces where everyone in Amani can be safe. The revitalization and transfor- mation of the former Cawker Park brought a new safe space for residents in Amani. The effort was led by Amani United, Milwaukee Parks, the Dominican Center and Safe & Sound, Inc. The park was transformed with a mural designed by artist Tia Richardson and help from Amani residents, as well as a basketball court makeover by
Richardson and Activate Co. The park also was re-named Al Jarreau Park, after a Mil- waukee-born musician with a vibrant and colorful legacy. “Parks are places where kids can dream and develop their talents, skills, and abilities. Jar- reau’s legacy serves as a model to aspire to, and naming a park for him would introduce him to future generations of Milwau- kee youth,” says the nomina- tion from Amani United. In addition Amani United’s Ambassadors’ Council, or Neighborhood Safety Com- mittee was active in Amani in
2023, holding safety meetings each month after the Amani United 1st Saturday Meeting. Residents comprize the com- mittee, 29 Amani residents serve as Ambassadors, some serving multiple blocks near their home. They are a direct resource to their neighbors, providing information on meetings, events, and availal- be resources.
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