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Community Based Services
Building neighborhoods from the inside out

Map of CBS areas (pdf)

For more information about Community Based Services, call (253) 591-5001.

Vision
The vision of the Community Based Services Program is to participate in the stewardship of safe, clean and attractive neighborhoods through sustainable and co-produced partnerships with citizens and neighborhood groups. City services are in alignment with community priorities and citizens are actively engaged in the maintenance, enjoyment, and improvement of their neighborhoods.

Scope
Community Based Services began in 2006 as a pilot program in four neighborhoods; Bryant, Tacoma Avenue, Edison, and Jennie Reed. Subsequent expansion planning identified Police Sector “districts” as the optimal CBS impact areas, and by the end of 2009 the program will expand to all four “districts” within Police Sector 4. TPD Sector 4 covers the South East and Eastside of Tacoma.

Tools

Development and implementation of work plan co-produced with community.
Police SET missions responsive to community priorities
CPTED solutions incorporated into work plan.
Community cleanups supporting blight reduction and crime prevention.
Funding for community engagement and capacity building.
Education and outreach support-
- Door hangers for monthly meetings
- Area-wide mailing twice a year
- Community identification and branding support (banners, logos, signage)
Project and Problem Management / Technical Assistance
Assist with identification and requests for funding resources
Neighborhood Mapping & Analysis
City service and Process overviews – Introductions to Subject Matter Experts
Project management assistance and where possible, limited contributions to small ROW or public art projects.

Assignment of personnel
Community Team assigned to each impact area. Teams include a Program Development Specialist who is the team lead and facilitates the development and implementation of the work plan. Other team members include a TPD Community Liaison Officer and a Code Enforcement Officer who dedicate at least 80 percent of their time implementing the work plan which address community priorities w/ in the impact area.

For more information about Community Based Services, call (253) 591-5001.

E-mail contact for this page: Karrie Spitzer