General Assembly Sticky Notes

Sticky Note Feedback Board

WHAT KIND OF SPACE DO WE WANT THIS TO BE?

COMMUNITY REFLECTION/CARE
- More representative of demographics of immediate neighborhood
- Local partnerships
- Collaboration and play with other neighborhood spaces
EASY ACCESS, WELCOMING THIRD SPACE
- Little barrier to entry to getting involved, lack of intimidation of checking out what RC can offer
- A safe haven and protective space where community comes together to watch over and care for each other
- Relationship building
- Resource library
COMMUNITY FUNDED AND MAINTAINED

WHAT VALUES SHOULD GUIDE RC?

INCLUSIVITY
- Open door!
VALUE HUB
- Resource pooling and sharing, multipurpose spaces, productive space, DIY spaces
- Access point to other groups?
NOT TOLERATING INTOLERANCE
- Antiracist, anticapitalism, proud of political values (anti-ICE, abolitionist, pro-Palestine), prioritizing safety, trust, consent, and care
- Non-religious space
MUTUAL AID
- Wealth redistribution, more sharing of physical resources
TRANSPARENCY/HORIZONTALISM
- Transparency in financials
- Democratic/open decision-making
RISK ASSESSMENT THREAT MODELING
- How to handle “sensitive topic” workshops/events

WHAT WOULD SUCCESS LOOK LIKE 1 YEAR FROM NOW?

INTERNAL AND PROMOTIONAL CLARITY
- Better signage, general RC orientations, more information on how to get involved, clearer paths to help out
- Coherent feedback systems for organizers and participants
FINANCIAL SECURITY
- Easy access to money
COMMUNITY CONNECTION
- Collaborations with other spaces
- Everyone on the block comes to RC, demographic of neighborhood becomes reflected more, community awareness
- Programming attendees participating in each others’ programming more often
ADDITIONAL DIRECT IMPACT STORIES
DECISION MAKING BECOMES MORE COMMUNAL

WHAT ACTIVITIES?

ACADEMIC EDUCATION
- Research groups, philosophy reading group, public talks, political education
BLOCK PARTIES
LANGUAGE ACCESSIBILITY/KNOWLEDGE
- Language classes/clubs, consistent non-English programming, notary, translation services
HEALTHCARE
- People’s medicine clinics, trans health clinics, ACU Detox/Harm Reduction, mental health support groups
DIGITAL TOOLS EDUCATION
ARTS
- Zine library, open mic, film screenings, paint shows, dance classes, joy-focused practices
CHILD AND ELDER CARE
- Tutoring, childcare, aid in finding work and housing, elder activities
FOOD/FREE GOODS ACCESS
- Community garden, seed exchange, potluck and compost
- Clothing swap, free books/physical media available

WHAT WOULD WE NEED TO DO THIS?

MONEY
TIME
PEOPLE WITH EXPERTISE
- Who have time to dedicate and volunteer!
CLEAR COMMUNICATION
- Internally and externally beyond just socials
- More posters/flyers
- More cohesive or accessible communication platform
- Email chain?