![]() ![]() We have participated in presenting to the community our priority projects through the budget process. We have engaged with the community through our participation in a group podcast. We have developed our own group Facebook page, providing updated information regarding street improvements. Since the inception of our program the team has made great strides. Thus, solving problems incrementally can build momentum needed to solve complex problems over time through the process of iteration. the importance of having small wins in problem solving.These issues have causes and sub- causes that should be broken down to obtain Authority, Acceptance, and Ability. problems need to be deconstructed in order to identify entry points that you can utilize to begin to tackle them.it is important to have a champion that will advocate for you while you work to solve your problem.the importance of identifying a problem that people uniquely share and the value of developing a problem statement that clearly states the challenges in front of you.The team was then able to solidify its problem statement to read “ We will tackle the lack of civic engagement and trust related to street improvements because the citizens of Compton deserve safe navigable streets“. After several iteration exercises, we located where we had the authority and entry point to tackle a portion of the larger issue. Thus, after weeks of iteration, the team decided that our problem statement should include the lack of civic engagement and trust as it relates to street improvements.Īfter several team meetings, we were able to develop six causes and sub causes related to our problem statement: Lack of Public Safety, Lack of Staff, Redlining, Lack of Funding, Lack of Civic Involvement, and Aging Infrastructure. This was the central focus of our debate. There appeared to be a disconnect between what was happening in city hall and what the stakeholders saw. There were constant debates within the team on whether street improvements had been consistently implemented throughout the City. Some didn’t believe the efforts that City staff had made were enough. In speaking with stakeholders, street improvements constantly came up as a main concern in the community. What would the problem look like when it is solved? The City of Compton will have clean paved streets, renovated buildings, clean water, affordable housing, anchored communities, more development, an increase in investors, an increase in revenue, more visitors, and an increase in population. ![]() How would you get them to give it more attention? We would point out the consequences of not addressing the issues which include failed streets, safety issues, lawsuits, homelessness, loss of revenue, increase in crime, and unsafe health conditions.Who needs to care more and why? The residents, business owners, political leaders, school district, County, and State officials.To whom does it matter? It matters to everyone that lives, works, and grows up here, as they are impacted by the conditions of our public spaces and infrastructure.Why does it matter? It would change the image of the City to encourage more people to stay, work and invest in the city.Why does it matter? It matters how others view the City.Why does it matter? Because the City’s public spaces and infrastructure impact the health, safety, and well-being of its residents.We initially started out by identifying our problem statement to be the City’s public spaces and infrastructure is deteriorating leading to issues directly affecting the physical and emotional well-being and health of the City of Compton residents. We struggled with working together as a newly developed group and trying to adapt and integrate our hectic schedules into our newfound assignment. The Great “Outta” Compton team began its mission of refining our problem statement. This was an intense leadership development session for ten city teams worldwide. On February 11-17, 2023, the team participated in the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative Cross-Boundary Collaboration Track sessions in New York City, New York. The team consists of community stakeholders, and city staff each of them have committed themselves to the betterment of the Compton community. The Great Outta Compton team was officially established in January 2023 by Mayor Emma Sharif to tackle some of the problems facing our community. ![]()
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