Northside Neighborhood Alliance (NNA)

Core Values for the Northside Neighborhood Alliance

Preamble: Commitment to the long-term
The Northside Neighborhood Alliance is an effort of community-based organizations to undo nearly a century of urban policies and land use decisions that have contributed to health disparities, social marginalization, sustained poverty and the economic decline of North Minneapolis.

We see this as a regional, long-term generational effort to build wealth from within, ensure health parity, promote regional equity and justice for all Northsiders.
We will accomplish this by adhering to the following Principles:

Alliance Principles:

> Self Determination > Unity
> Honoring History >Mutual Aid
> Valuing all Families > Accountability
> Respecting the autonomy of > Equity
alliance members > Wealth Creation

Alliance Strategies:
I. Connect People, Place and Culture
Cultural networking and learning
i. Strengthens all families
ii. Valuing autonomy of neighborhood groups
iii. Honoring cultural transition history
iv. Valuing stories/or storytelling to create greater connection
v. Working to unite our diverse people, cultures and economic grouping through our shared geography of North Minneapolis.
II. Promote Regional Equity
Reduce disparities locally and regionally
i. Accountability within and without
ii. Promoting proactive community engagement
iii. Valuing and engaging other organizations
iv. Ensuring health parity and promoting justice
v. Community benefits directly from redevelopment
III. Build Wealth Within Our Communities
Promote double bottomline investment
i. Assisting people to access opportunities for wealth and increased life chances
ii. Community guided development
iii. Community resident investment strategies
iv. Increase and sustain homeownership among Northsiders
v. Promoting quality education and increase graduation rates
IV. Strengthen Civic Engagement
Ensure meaningful community leadership participation and ownership
i. Strengthening civic education
ii. Community values mutual aid
iii. Direct benefits to current residents
iv. Witnessing and celebrating successes