by Jonathan Carone | May 5, 2022 | Neighborhood Well-being
I don’t know what your neighborhood looks like, but I live in a highly diverse, mostly Black community on the Northside of Minneapolis. More than eight different languages are spoken here, and even more cultures and traditions are celebrated. I have found that I have...
by Jonathan Carone | Jan 5, 2022 | Imagine the Possibilities, Neighborhood Well-being, Pursue the Common Good, Uncategorized
Consider this: hopeful people in a hopeful neighborhood can cause harm while trying to do good. For those of us seeking to cultivate hope in our neighborhoods, this is a cautionary word. After all, the last thing we want to do is harm our community while trying to...
by Jonathan Carone | Mar 2, 2021 | Imagine the Possibilities, Neighborhood Well-being, Pursue the Common Good
There are many times when making a difference in your neighborhood only requires a little time and a little effort. Elbow grease, helping hands, and goodwill really do go a long way. But there are times when a group of neighbors come together to pursue the common good...
by Jonathan Carone | Feb 9, 2021 | Imagine the Possibilities, Neighborhood Well-being, Pursue the Common Good
A hopeful neighborhood is one where neighbors create and work a plan together in pursuit of the common good of their neighborhood. But if you’ve ever made and worked a plan, then you know the sober (and perhaps exciting) truth of the old Robert Burns maxim: The best...
by Jonathan Carone | Jan 30, 2020 | Neighborhood Well-being
My participation in The Hopeful Neighborhood Project has forced me to confront a fascinating reality in my life: I’m not sure what exactly counts as “my neighborhood.” Don’t get me wrong – I know where I live! I’ve lived in the same home for 11 years now and have no...
