HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD?
6 years
HOW DID YOU GET INVOLVED IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD?
My neighbor told me about the Central Carrollton Association and the volunteer opportunities they had to help out in the neighborhood. I started out volunteering with the Tree planting committee and my involvement grew from there.
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD?
The location. We really aren’t close to anything but it feels easy to get everywhere. I also love that we are at the start of the St Charles street car, cause there is always a seat when we get on.
WHAT SUCCESSES HAVE YOU HAD IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD?
Enhanced Airbnb regulation was a big focus of our organization a couple years back and we were happy to see what the council and city implemented. While the enforcement of the rules may be subpar so far, it feels good to know that we have taken major steps toward curbing the impact these Short Term Rentals are having on the cities housing stock and affordability.
ANY WORDS OF ADVICE FOR OTHER NEIGHBORHOOD LEADERS AND CHANGE MAKERS?
Keep on, keeping on. When things are feeling incredibly frustrating and hopeless, just relax and try to enjoy the process and people involved. Positive change never happens over night and staying the course will go along way.