We the Corcoran residents, in all our diversity, strive to strengthen, improve and protect the unique character, livability, and social fabric of our neighborhood.  We endeavor to encourage and empower all residents, businesses and property owners to unite in addressing our common issues.

 

 

Corcoran Neighborhood Organization is a citizen participation organization recognized by the City of Minneapolis.  It was founded over 25 years ago in response to the demolition of Corcoran School, on the community's desire to establish a park at the school site.  CNO continues to address community issues that affect residents of Corcoran Neighborhood.  CNO serves as an advocate, voice, and information source on civic affairs and for the betterment of the community.  Over the years, CNO has developed a variety of programs and events designed to improve the neighborhood's housing stock, promote economic development, increase community safety and livability, address blight, support youth and family activities and at-risk youth, and build relationships among all community members.

 

After decades of service to the neighborhood, CNO began to plan for the City of Minneapolis Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) in 1994.  Three years later CNO received approval for their NRP Phase I Plan and began implementation.  In 2003, CNO underwent a formal evaluation of their work and entered into an agreement with NRP to plan for Phase II.  CNO's Phase II plan has been approved and implementation is underway.

 

 

Corcoran Neighborhood Organization is made up of the following committees or program areas: Housing, Land Use & Transportation, Outreach & Events, Midtown Public Market, Midtown Community Restorative Justice, and the Midtown Latino Organizing Project.  Additional committees are formed to address particular, short-term concerns when necessary

 

Committees, which meet monthly, make recommendations to CNO's Executive Board. At its monthly meetings the Executive Board reviews and votes on these recommendations and thus determines policy for the organization.  Decisions relevant to the entire neighborhood are discussed at CNO's quarterly General Membership meetings.

 

 

(Outreach is also covered under strategies for Housing, Land Use & Transportation, Newspaper and Events)

 

(Although the market is part of the CNO organization, it acts somewhat independently and is not on the same goal setting schedule as CNO.  The Market Advisory Committee is responsible for setting, implementing and evaluating goals.)