The goal for this initiative is to bring a new level of engagement to the community leading to transformational changes for New London. This transformation yields an improved quality of life for all who live and work in New London. The philosophy behind the initiative is to ensure that the renaissance which has started and will take place in New London over the next several years benefits all. This work will result in a significant increase in the city's grand list of taxable property and in the number of jobs available across a spectrum of skill and income ranges.
Economic prosperity is only half of the equation.
The other half is social justice which must go hand in hand with economic prosperity. They are, in fact, two sides of the same coin. The work of the social justice initiative builds on the assets, strengths and experiences of our community to create a level of social transformation to match what is already occurring on the economic side. The specific project designs and implementation will require close work among numerous partners. Initial effort will emphasize building successes in neighborhoods beginning with the neighborhoods which feed the Edgerton and Winthrop Elementary Schools.