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The Road Ahead for the Centennial NA

A good example of purpose for CTNA: Eagle Road comes to mind. One could say “A River Runs Through It”. Our neighborhoods are bisected by one of the busiest corridors in Idaho. How can we make it become all that it can be?
There are many key stakeholders in our section of Hwy 55 as it courses from The City of Eagle south beyond I-84. Among these are the cities of Boise, Meridian and Eagle, Ada County Highway District, Idaho Transportation Department, major subdivisions, countless businesses, thousands of commuters and, of course, the members and constituency of the Centennial Neighborhood Association.
CTNA gives us an opportunity to build consensus and bring a potent voice to the table. This example is figuratively representative of our many prospective purposes.
We are asking you to become a contributor to our travels on the road ahead.
Informative links:

https://centennialna.org/

https://www.cityofboise.org/programs/energize/neighborhood-associations/

https://www.cityofboise.org/programs/energize/neighborhood-associations/centennial-neighborhood-association

What is a Neighborhood Association?

A Neighborhood Associations (NA) primary function is to work with the city towards the common goal of creating strong “vibrant” communities. This can include:

Creating Neighborhood Events
Building or Improving shared spaces
Learning about and informing neighbors of new plans and developments
Providing a voice for the future of our communities with the city
And so much more
Without an NA the neighborhood would lose the ability to gain city grants and funding for events and projects as well as significant representation at city hearings.

Centennial NA Quarterly Meetings

Quarterly board meetings are open to all residents, business owners and people who may not live within CTNA but work within its boundaries. Regular board meetings are held on the third Thursday of January, April, July, and October (Annual Meeting)

Register To More Fully Participate

To participate in your Centennial Neighborhood Association more fully, it is necessary to be a “registered” voting member (see bylaw excerpt below). At the upcoming April 20^th meeting it is anticipated that there may be one or more issues requiring a formal “Membership” vote.

Please send your email to centennialnaboise@gmail.com with the following information:

Name ____________________ Req

Address with zip _____________________ Req

Membership Status ______ Resident _____ Business Owner __bus name and location_______ Property Owner _______________ Req

Nonprofit Representative (name of nonprofit) ____________________ Req

Email address _____________ Be the first to know of issues and events by being on Centennial’s email list

Optional:

Phone number ___________

Bylaw Excerpts

Article 2: Membership, Voting, Dues

Section A: Membership Eligibility. Membership is open to residents, property owners, business owners, and representatives of nonprofit organizations located within the Association boundaries. In no event shall any person be eligible for more than one membership. . .

Section C:

Voting. In order to be eligible to vote, a resident must sign their name and address on the Official Membership List. The Official Membership List shall be available at all meetings. Each member is entitled to one vote. There shall be no voting by proxy. Except as otherwise noted, a simple majority vote is needed to adopt any action presented to the general membership.

Neighborhood Data Almanac

The Neighborhood Data Almanac provides data snapshots about residents, households, and the built and natural environments for the geographic boundaries of each of Boise’s registered neighborhood associations. All of the data provided in the almanac serves as a touchpoint for any individual interested in better understanding the general composition of each neighborhood and, by extension, helps the city and residents better address the needs of each neighborhood.

Centennial Neighborhood Association

View the Complete Almanac https://www.cityofboise.org/programs/energize/neighborhood-almanac/

Cottonwood Park New Playground

About the Park

Cottonwood Park is a small neighborhood 8-acre park located in west Boise. Amenities include a walking path, open play areas, playground and basketball courts.

New playground

The playground features include climbing walls and a finger maze to promote tactile based play, bells for auditory stimulation, binoculars for visual play and equipment designed to encourage children of all abilities to explore. Ten-foot swings and a Ten Spin inclusive motion spinner also promote social play at Cottonwood Park. In addition, a special bonded rubber fall material was installed underneath the playground – the surface is easy to navigate for people who use assistive mobility devices and provides a soft surface for all playground users.

City of Boise Celebrates New Accessible and Inclusive Playground at Cottonwood Park

KTVB-New playground for Boise’s Cottonwood Park is all-inclusive