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    • Violence Prevention
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    • Past Projects
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Neighborhood Improvement Association

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ACHIEVEMENTS

RECENT HIGHLIGHT

A notorious polluted site in West Trenton is set for renewal, thanks to a federal grant of almost $2 million. The Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday (6/29/23) the money would go toward remediating the former New Methods Cleaners site on Prospect Street. The property has been vacant since 2015. Local, state and federal leaders said they hope the remediation work will allow for new development at the site and a revitalization of the neighborhood. 


NIA is proud to be apart of this effort and will continue to be an advocate for Trenton and its residents. For future updates, please follow our social media accounts @NIAofNewJersey!

PAST ACHIEVEMENTS

2003

2003

2003

  • NIA was founded in July, registered with the NJ Dept. of Treasury
  •  Established the "Community Clean Sweep," encouraging residents to clean the streets once a month as a community
  •  NIA was officially made a Non-Profit Corporation in September
  •  Collected the majority of Trenton property owner signatures to instate alternate street sweepings

2004

2003

2003

  • Created a Neighborhood Watch Program recognized by the City of Trenton in February
  • Advocated for the Division of Traffic to brighten the street lamps, which was achieved in April

2005

2005

2005

  • Created community gardens in two lots
  • Advocated for 25mph speed limit signs for the communities' safety and successfully installed new, brighter street lights in residential areas in January 
  • NIA was established as a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit – Tax Exempt Organization in March
  • Collaboratively planted 17 trees to beautify the 200-300 block of Rutherford Avenue in May


2006

2005

2005

  • Advocated for resident permit parking, which was approved in March  
  • Spearheaded a meeting with Capital Health Systems and Mercer Campus, including planners and city officials, to produce a Comprehensive Redevelopment Plan for the redevelopment of Rutherford Ave.

2011

2011

2011

  • Hosted Trenton's first annual two-day Harvest Festival 
  • Implemented the "UnLitter Us Campaign," after the Community Pride Walk, in four phases from July to October
  • Awarded Proclamation "2011 Project of the Year" from the Trenton Council of Civic Associations (TCCA) 
  • From Trenton City Council (Certificate of Recognition)
  • Certificate of Recognition from Surrogate Mercer County

2012

2011

2011

  • Youth Empowerment Summit (YES)
  • Awarded "2012 President's Appreciation Award" from the Trenton Council of Civic Associations (TCCA) to NIA's President, Octavia Sutphin

2013

2013

2013

  • Achieved a CHDO (Community Housing Development Organization) certification from the City of Trenton in February 
  • Partnered with the Department of Environmental Protection for the "Don't Waste Our Open Space" campaign in December

2015

2013

2013

  • Initiated meetings with the City of Trenton and Department of Environmental Protection to alleviate the city's illegal dumping issues in March
  • Led a "Block Beautification" day on July 10th for the neighborhood around the 200-300 block of Rutherford Avenue 
  • Collaborated with a group of local civic organizations to produce a campaign "Don't Waste Our Urban Space"

2016

2016

2016

  • NJ Clean Communities Enforcement Award (Don’t Waste Our Open Space)
  • 2016 Annual Clean Communities Litter March (Public Works Award)
  • Continued with the Illegal Dumping Campaign with the assistance of Bonner students from TCNJ

2018

2016

2016

  • Award of Recognition for Dedicated Services in Mercer County
  • Stepped up the "Don't Waste Our Urban Space" campaign with the help of TCNJ and Rider Bonner students and the City of Trenton
  • Continued the ongoing Illegal Dumping Campaign with the assistance of Bonner students from TCNJ and Rider - Successfully cleaned up over 15 sites around the city

2019

2019

2019

  • Continued with the Illegal Dumping Campaign with the assistance of Bonner students from TCNJ and Rider - Increased the number of sites cleaned to over 20

2020

2019

2019

  • Continued with the Illegal Dumping Campaign with the assistance of Bonner students from TCNJ - Successfully cleaned 5 sites in the city before pausing due to COVID

2021

2021

2021

  • Officially partnered with the City of Trenton, Panasia Estates (the owner of the Mercer hospital site-now vacant), and Clarke Caton Hintz (contractors and architects) to produce the Redevelopment Project in the Bellevue/Rutherford area

2022

2021

2021

  • Held multiple community meetings both virtual and in-person to gage community interest in the Redevelopment Project and advocate for the neighborhood needs to our partners.
  • NIA’s MEGA Give Away (Food & Clothing)

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