Welcome to Wagner Chooses!

Local NStat Winning Project

Physical Space | Improvements to Play and Green Spaces

The Wagner community voted to invest $30,000 in projects designed to renovate play & green spaces. In 2022, Wagner residents will partner with local organizations and city agencies to co-design upgrades to the physical spaces with projects that include:

  • Vibrant murals that reflect the neighborhood,
  • New park benches,
  • Gardens,
  • Signage,
  • Skate ramps, and
  • Fitness equipment. 

All Project Proposals

Project 2: Economic Stability | Education and Job Training Programs

This project will connect residents interested in launching their own businesses to resources to help them be successful. This would include youth mentorships to position youth to become entrepreneurs; business coaching for all ages on how to start an LLC and handle finances; targeted events on funding opportunities for entrepreneurship & start-ups.

Project 3: Health and Well-being | Holistic Health Training

This project will connect residents interested in launching their own businesses to resources to help them be successful. This would include youth mentorships to position youth to become entrepreneurs; business coaching for all ages on how to start an LLC and handle finances; targeted events on funding opportunities for entrepreneurship & start-ups.

Project 4: Safety and Justice | Reduce Gun Violence

This project seeks to train and support local resident leaders and community based organizations in providing culturally competent wellness & healing services like mental health first aid training that centers racial equity and coping skills, access to resource guides, and small group “safe place” meetings to promote trust, sharing, and healing.

Project 5: Youth Development | Youth Designed Projects

This project will co-create programming by youth for youth. Possibilities may include: arts & entrepreneurship programs; mentorships that address trauma, healing circles, or peer-to-peer support groups; life skills training from financial management to healthy relationships; and expanded networks to help youth access a wider range of opportunities.