Are You "Passing the Buck"?

Another "Neighborhood Issue" that was put forward elsewhere on our blog as an item for discussion and action:

Anonymous said...

"The neighborhood concern that is most troubling to me is the seemingly widespread belief that fixing Huntington's problems is someone else's responsibility. Residents are quick to blame city government, out-of-town drug dealers, absentee landlords, etc but it is very rare that an individual says, "I think this might solve some of our problems, and I'm going to make it my responsibility to try and make it happen." (Litter Gitters being the exception, of course!)

Residents of blocks with poorly managed rental properties could make a point of introducing themselves to the tenants and letting them know that they are not pleased with the landlord's care of the property. Gardening enthusiasts could start and nurture community gardens on vacant lots or sponsor garden contests to encourage neighborhood beautification. A family could "adopt" an elderly or ill neighbor and help with errands, home repairs, etc. There are dozens of ways each resident of Huntington could spend one or two hours a week making the world right around them just a little bit better."

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