I was thinking about the Civilian Conservation Corps idea for a citywide jobs
program for
kids when I had a crazy idea.
First, to recap, it would need to have some pretty heavy PR as I previously
mentioned. Call it
something like My Asbury Park
Here's the crazy idea part...you make stars out of the kids that are helping to
build new
things for the city and make it look better. Let's say the kids help build a
playground, or a
walkway or something like that. You pour some concrete at completion of that
project, and
like Manns Chinese Theater, you have all the kids put their handprints in the
concrete, with
their names. Then, not only can they say I built this but they can also
revisit years later (if it
lasts) to see their proud handprints.
Then, you honor all the people who've helped with the revitalization of the
city, and give
them starts on the sidewalks of streets like Cookman, Main Street and Ocean Ave.
I know this is a little bit of out there thinking, but I think something like
this, if done
correctly, could really make a difference.
The positive PR element could really be huge. Imagine a campaign that
demonstrates that
the people made a difference, not just a council, or a redeveloper...the
people, and kids take
ownership of the city.
My Asbury Park.
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