 What's NewUptown community partners unveil new public safety toolUptown Consortium raised $132,000 for camerasIn 2008, Uptown Consortium (UpCo) initiated a fund solicitation drive for a surveillance camera system to make Uptown a safer place to live, work, and play. Thanks to the commitment and contributions of local business leaders, $132,000 was raised.
Uptown in the midst of a rebirthFour of Uptown's communities are in the midst of exciting revitalization projects“This is a very exciting time,” said Tony Brown, president and CEO of the Uptown Consortium. “The work and extensive planning efforts of many community partners are coming together at one time to help create a bold, new Uptown. We’re reaching a level of activity that is getting noticed by others who want to invest in Uptown. Our catalytic investments will help drive additional private investment.”
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Camera surveillance coming to UptownFind out how you can help support this initiative.Watchful eyes in a neighborhood have long been considered an effective crime deterrent. In a continuing effort to reduce crime in Uptown, the consortium’s public safety committee is putting more “eyes on the street.” According to Gene Ferrera, chairman of the public safety committee, a planned camera surveillance system will create a “win-win” situation for all Uptown neighborhoods.
The Uptown Consortium, as well as a variety of private developers and entrepreneurs, is committed to working with the community to help foster and mold Uptown’s revitalization. To date, $1.2 billion in construction is underway in Uptown, including $300,000 million in community redevelopment. The Uptown Consortium’s aggressive revitalization includes completing the following goals in the next five years:
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