The NIP and SNS Project committees got together last night to discuss when they will begin/end, the work flow of Loco Landscaping and Construction and how to integrate community volunteers into the projects.
Work is slated to start on Tuesday, November 16th. We are not sure which location will be done first, but the last one will be the SNS Project at the corner of S. Coffman and Missouri. Work by Loco Landscaping and Construction is planned to be completed by Friday, November 19th. The scope of their work involves moving rock, removing dirt and weeds, digging holes, grading and leveling, placing barrier, etc.
Volunteer Opportunities Currently Available
We will be needing a team of at least two community volunteers during this entire initial phase of working with Loco L&C. One person will need to help provide safety to motorists, pedestrians, etc. by directing them appropriately around the construction area. We will need a second person to assist with addressing any questions that may arise by Loco L&C during the process by calling appropriate team members to find answers. This is to eliminate the need for the contractor to make judgement calls that should be directed to the project leaders.
Saturday, November 20th we will need volunteers to assist with setting Torii Gates into the ground, waterproofing/tarring the stumps, setting stumps into the ground and spreading gravel.
We could also utilize people to provide snacks and/or lunches on all work days – similar to a Habitat for Humanity volunteer assignment, if you’ve ever worked with them.
This weekend, we are still passing out flyers to let the community know about the project and to get more volunteer involvement. If anyone wants to help out, please let us know!!!
We will be having a neighborhood celebration when the work is completed – sometime before December 3rd. If you would like to help with planning for this, you can contact us here, or contact Leslie Irvine directly at 720-442-4878 or irvinelesliej@gmail.com.
Looking forward to the future, these four locations are just the beginning, and we will need to apply for more grant money to complete the subsequent phases. We would like all existing entryways to be upgraded, and would like to see additional signage at locations that do not currently have one (Lefthand, Sherman, South end of S. Coffman, etc.). So, if you have experience, or would like to gain experience, in this realm, please let us know!
I am currently fielding all volunteer requests through the contact form, but am looking at volunteer forms that could be integrated into the website. So, if I get that figured out, it may make it easier. For now, just contact us to let us know of your interest, dates and times available and what you would like to help with.
Any and all volunteers will be greatly appreciated!
Thank you for all the response to date! We have an awesome community of people here!!!
Taralyn Towers
303-641-1932
Southmoor Park 