17STRONG-Hamilton

17STRONG is a citizen-led effort that provides structure and direction to the efforts behind a celebration of Hamilton’s unique neighborhoods. Our purpose is to provide a framework for communication and sense of identity to rally individuals, groups, and other organizations to take pride in their particular corner of our city. In turn, we will create stronger, more identifiable areas throughout Hamilton that will make us better as a whole because neighborhoods are the strategic building blocks of overall community development. If you have any questions or want to get involved, please come to our public meetings. Where We Came From. 17STRONG was a product of the Sense of Place Committee which was composed of resident volunteers, members of City Council, and City Administration coming out of the City’s strategic plan in 2012.

Our vision for Hamilton’s neighborhoods is to celebrate, not separate. We aim to identify and amplify what makes our neighborhoods special, and to provide a structure that would be inclusive of all Hamiltonians. Our Goal Safe - We work to ensure that every neighborhood can be safe for every resident. We work with officers on programs to that help to brighten the city and make Hamilton a safer place. Clean - We work with dedicated individuals to help keep our neighborhoods clean. Through the use of clean ups and litter campaigns we hope to implement the removal of blight and trash throughout the city. Engaged - We partner with neighborhood groups and individual residents to improve Hamilton and work towards a better future. The only way to solve problems is by everyone working together.