Case Overview
WHERE was the community meeting held?
CLOVER PUBLIC SCHOOL GYM
What was the MAIN ISSUE facing the Cloverdale area?
High demand for police services.
What major COMMUNITY EVENT was proposed to address the neighbourhood’s issues?
Spring cleanup
What did a construction company donate to support the cleanup?
Dumpster
WHO organized the community meeting?
The POLICE
What type of COHESION was lacking in the community?
What did residents plan to request from the city for flower boxes?
SOIL
Which municipal department supervised youth preparing flowerbeds?
Municipal public works
Around 30 residents
What NEGATIVE ASSUMPTION existed about the residents?
That residents didn’t care about their neighbourhood
Who volunteered to create posters to promote the cleanup?
Two boys and their friends
What did the hardware store donate?
Garden tools
What OBJECT did the constable use to help manage speaking turns?
BEANBAG
Which INSTITUTIONS (3) were not cooperating effectively?
Schools, police, and the community
What type of event was planned to bring the community together after the cleanup?
A community potluck
What did residents from a nearby neighborhood raise money to rent?
Jumping castle (for kids)
What MAJOR CONCERN did the residents identify during meeting?
TRASH and LITTLE in the neighborhood
What visible disorder contributed to the neighbourhood’s problems?
Litter and trash
Why were the proposed solutions effective?
community-led, realistic, low-cost, and built neighborhood pride.
What broader impact did the cleanup initiative have?
Strengthened trust between police and residents and energized the community