The economic development group proposes offering entrepreneurial training and financing to Carver residents interested in starting businesses there. The housing task force wants to lure Habitat for Humanity into helping build new homes. And the land use committee suggests rezoning parts of the neighborhood to allow more business, residential and office developments. The final plan will be unveiled at another rally in April. Last year, ICAN teamed with the city and West Texas Utilities to increase the lighting along Carver's streets.
Residents report feeling safer under the brighter lights.
Two people previously on public assistance purchased property in the neighborhood. I haven't had any problems. I trust people. Multiple clean-up efforts have encouraged citizens to tidy their own properties. Talking the talk is one thing.