In July of 2013, the City of Brockton partnered with the Urban Land Institute and Mass Development. The focus was on ideas to revitalize the Campello section of the City of Brockton. Main thought points on residential initiatives were to focus on community building and on creating a sense of place. Among many findings identified as steps to enhancing both the business and residential value and growth of the community, one short term recommended goal was the encouragement of neighborhood associations.
Another short term recommendation was to increase the use of Keith Park by encouraging public engagement by hosting events such as farmers markets, movies, concerts, food trucks and block parties or similar community building events. A long term goal was to more fully capitalize on the asset that is Keith Park by investing in infrastructure improvements such as plantings, lighting and the rebuilding of the turn of the century fountain that once were highlights of the park. Connecting the park by pedestrian and bicycle friendly passageways to the commuter rail station and nearby shopping and historic districts was also a high level long-term priority.
The Keith Park Neighborhood Association has been formed to begin the process of engaging the residents who live around the park to create a framework in which the community can come together and address these initiatives with a unified voice, can create stronger neighborhood bonds, and can enhance all of the values and assets of our Campello community, but most especially Keith Park. |
The Keith Park Neighborhood Association (KPNA) takes its name from the beautiful park located between Main and Montello Streets, in the historic section of Campello, Brockton, MA. The Keiths were a prominent shoe manufacturing family in Campello at the turn of the century, and gifted the land to the city. We are an all-volunteer group of area residents creating and sustaining community and pride in our neighborhood.
We are an all-volunteer group of area residents creating and sustaining community and pride in our neighborhood. KPNA is made up of residents of all ages, races, and ethnicities. Over time, our volunteers have also come from other areas of Brockton, adjacent neighborhoods and local businesses.
We will support our mission by focusing on the positive assets that are available in our Campello community, with a particular emphasis on the area around Keith Park: Main St. (between Plain St. and Garfield St.) Montello St. Ext., Plain St. (between Main St. and Riverside Ave.), Riverside Ave., Montello St. (between Plain St. and Perkins Ave.), Garfield St. and Terminal Place.
We will also emphasize action steps and effective service projects /events that:
· Respond to real issues
· Improve community members’ lives
· Incorporate the abilities of those who are served
· Recognize the contributions of all participants as important and necessary
· Are based on a realistic assessment of available resources
· Aim for specific goals and objectives with measurable results
· Build effective networks
Together, we work to enrich the neighborhood by offering activities for children, organizing social gatherings, supporting local businesses and addressing community concerns.
You can join us by attending any of our events.
OUR STRUCTURE
The KPNA is not an official 501(c)3. The cost of organization, filing fees, etc. far outweigh our anticipated first year annual budget. However, we have organized our all-volunteer association along the guidelines of a more formal nonprofit corporation. The initial Steering Committee shall be the governing body of the Association. As the KPNA grows, we will expand to a larger Board of Directors format.
We are an all-volunteer group of area residents creating and sustaining community and pride in our neighborhood. KPNA is made up of residents of all ages, races, and ethnicities. Over time, our volunteers have also come from other areas of Brockton, adjacent neighborhoods and local businesses.
We will support our mission by focusing on the positive assets that are available in our Campello community, with a particular emphasis on the area around Keith Park: Main St. (between Plain St. and Garfield St.) Montello St. Ext., Plain St. (between Main St. and Riverside Ave.), Riverside Ave., Montello St. (between Plain St. and Perkins Ave.), Garfield St. and Terminal Place.
We will also emphasize action steps and effective service projects /events that:
· Respond to real issues
· Improve community members’ lives
· Incorporate the abilities of those who are served
· Recognize the contributions of all participants as important and necessary
· Are based on a realistic assessment of available resources
· Aim for specific goals and objectives with measurable results
· Build effective networks
Together, we work to enrich the neighborhood by offering activities for children, organizing social gatherings, supporting local businesses and addressing community concerns.
You can join us by attending any of our events.
OUR STRUCTURE
The KPNA is not an official 501(c)3. The cost of organization, filing fees, etc. far outweigh our anticipated first year annual budget. However, we have organized our all-volunteer association along the guidelines of a more formal nonprofit corporation. The initial Steering Committee shall be the governing body of the Association. As the KPNA grows, we will expand to a larger Board of Directors format.