Benefits Of Neighborhood Renewal

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As a first generation Mexican-American and the first to go to college, I am also the proud son of two immigrants. My parents immigrated to the United States in the 1980s to give their children a better life than the ones they had. As I’ve searched for an identity of my own, I’ve become more committed to public service and what I can do to better the community. The unfortunate reality is that there are significant amount of individuals living in neighborhoods that have been diminished in quality and condition. Therefore, I propose instituting a statewide program modeled after the City of Reno’s initiative called the Neighborhood Renewal Program (NRP) in order to rebuild local-low income neighborhood communities, educational facilities, and other areas in need of repairs while at the same time strengthening the personal connection between individuals and their local city officials. For families that live in poor quality neighborhoods, the atmosphere around them affects their daily routine. Without the necessary infrastructure support, life around them can negatively impact not only their daily performance, but also their ability to feel safe in their own communities. These communities are not exclusive to neighborhoods; rather they include a broader scope of things including schools, …show more content…

In the face of adversity, they committed themselves to providing the best for their children. Despite growing up relatively poor in Mexico, they never complained because their community always had their back no matter the situation. The unity of their community was all they needed to take the steps in making the difficult journey of traveling to the United States. As a result, the significance of their life story is important to me because it demonstrates how a community can influence the character of a person and how that person chooses their path in

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