8. COMMUNICATION and COOPERATION

Goal:

A communication approach in which the City actively promotes cooperation and support among local residents and businesses, public agencies and organizations, nearby communities, and Dayton’s regional planning agencies.

EXISTING OBJECTIVES:

  1. Sponsor and promote programs, activities, events and celebrations that can stimulate community involvement, foster a strong community spirit and identity, and bring together residents from various neighborhoods on a regular basis.
  2. Promote continued cooperation and collaboration between the various public agencies serving the City, including Oakwood City Schools and Wright Memorial Library.
  3. Continue Oakwood's effective support of community groups and other voluntary organizations in providing community services.
  4. Establish cooperative relationships between City government and Oakwood churches and synagogues to provide community services and programs.
  5. Work closely with the City of Dayton and the University of Dayton to improve roadway conditions, parking, neighborhood appearance issues, and housing conditions along the Irving Avenue corridor.
  6. Work with the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission and the greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority on area-wide transportation issues and other regional issues that may influence or impact Oakwood.

NEW OBJECTIVES:

  1. Promote additional participation from all residents and businesses in municipal affairs. Consider development of a citizen volunteer service group.
  2. Cooperate with nearby communities to help ensure that Oakwood residents have access to a wide range of services, facilities and activities in the greater Dayton area.