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Re-imagining Carter G. Woodson Elementary School Historic site is a comprehensive redevelopment initiative aimed at transforming the historical site and its surrounding community in Abilene, Texas. The project seeks to revitalize the area by introducing a mix of residential, commercial, and community spaces, thus fostering economic growth and improving the quality of life for local residents.

### Key Aspects of the Planning Process:
1. Community Involvement:
- Engaging local residents and stakeholders in the planning process through town hall meetings, surveys, and focus groups to ensure their needs and desires are addressed.
- Collaborating with community leaders and organizations to gather input and build support.

2. Mixed-Use Development:
- Incorporating residential units, retail spaces, offices, and recreational areas to create a vibrant, multi-use community.
- Ensuring a balance between affordable housing and market-rate units to cater to diverse income groups.

3. Economic Development:
- Attracting businesses and investors to the area to create jobs and stimulate the local economy.
- Offering incentives and support to small and minority-owned businesses.

4. Infrastructure and Accessibility:
- Improving transportation options and connectivity to make the area more accessible.
- Enhancing infrastructure such as roads, utilities, and public spaces to support the new development.

5. Sustainability and Green Spaces:
- Integrating sustainable building practices and energy-efficient designs.
- Creating parks, green spaces, and recreational facilities to promote a healthy lifestyle.

6. Cultural and Educational Amenities:
- Including cultural centers, art installations, and educational facilities to enrich the community.
- Partnering with local schools and institutions to provide educational opportunities.

7. Phased Implementation:
- Rolling out the project in phases to manage costs, have a constant presence on the property and minimize disruption to the community.
- Regularly assessing progress and making adjustments based on feedback and changing needs.

### Goals of our Project:

- Economic Revitalization: Boosting local commerce and job creation.
- Community Empowerment: Ensuring residents have a voice and benefit from the development.
- Improved Quality of Life: Creating a safe, vibrant, and attractive environment for all residents.
- Sustainable Growth: Promoting long-term, eco-friendly development practices.

This planning process aims to transform this historic site into a thriving community hub that reflects the needs and aspirations of its residents while driving economic and social progress in the region.  As well as respecting the heritage of the site and those lives that were enriched and educated here when it was a thriving institution in our community.

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Below is a Google Form to collect your contact information. This will assist us in communicating with all persons that are interested in this project as a contributor and supporter.

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Below the committee descriptions is a Google Form link for you to choose a committee(s) where you can shine in your skills.

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Carter G. Woodson School - Abilene TX - Living New Deal

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The first public school for African Americans in Abilene was established in 1890. Located in the 200 block of Plum Street, the one-room school was named

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Abilene's Carter G. Woodson Rams: The football team that lived in the shadows

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ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Throughout the 1950s, Chuck Moser's Abilene High Eagles were the talk of the town and won three straight state championships in the mid-fifties. But during that era, there was another Abilene school making waves. The All-Black Carter G. Woodson Rams was a program that made two state football championship appearances in [...]

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Carter G. Woodson_ The Man Behind Black History Month _ HISTORY

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Host Lisa Simeone talks with Jacqueline Goggin about her biography Carter G. Woodson: A Life in Black History. Known as the father of African-American history, Woodson devoted his life to the study of black America's past, and in 1926, created "Negro History Week" - the origin of the celebration now known as Black History Month.

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Host Lisa Simeone talks with Jacqueline Goggin about her biography Carter G. Woodson: A Life in Black History. Known as the father of African-American history, Woodson devoted his life to the study of black America's past, and in 1926, created "Negro History Week" -- the origin of the celebration now known as Black History Month.

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Black History Month started as Negro History Week in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson. Today, his great great grand nephew, Brett, is a college student at UC Santa Cruz, and he's learning what it means to live with his ancestor's legacy in today's world. He receives support from an unlikely family member, "Cousin Craig."

Decades before Brett was born, Craig Woodson was a white boy, growing up with stories about his own family's history-that they were pioneers, some of the first European settlers in America. It wasn't until Craig was in his forties when that myth was broken. He bought a postage stamp with Carter G. Woodson's face on it. Puzzled by the fact that he shared a last name with this Black historical figure, he dug into his family's real history, and he was shocked at what was hiding in plain sight.

For almost forty years, Craig Woodson has fought to shed light on the true history of his family-that they were some of the first enslavers in America, and that they enslaved the family of Carter G. Woodson. Now, he's tending to the wounds of the past. Strangely, he has formed a bond with the Black Woodsons, the living relatives of Carter G. Woodson, and he shows up for Brett as much as he can.

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Black History's Family Tree : Code Switch

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Brett Woodson Bailey grew up knowing he was the descendant of "the father of Black history," Carter G. Woodson. He also grew up with the support and guidance of his "cousin" Craig Woodson, who is white.

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Programming This committee is charged with creating a plan of use of the facility. The development of programs list can be gathered through surveying the community and the assessed needs.

They should present:

1. Proposed programming - develop what programs that can be implemented as foundational for the beginning of this venture.

2. Partnerships - in efforts of building community these are connections that are necessary for progressing the effort forward.

3. Annual Calendar - skeletal beginning of activities

4. Financial component for creating revenue to support the expenditures of the determined programming.

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Capital This committee is charged with the fiscal presentation and is responsible for reviewing, evaluating, and accessing projected capital needs. It will work closely with the programming and operations committee to create and then present a one-year, five-year, and ten-year financial forecasted budget. Finally, the Capital committee will identify funding sources, both initially and ongoing. For example, grants (state, federal, corporate, etc.) and fundraising (large scale efforts).

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Operations This committee is charged with creating an operations and maintenance plan. They will identify the investment needed for remodeling, rehab, and ongoing campus expenditures.

They should present:

1. Annual maintenance projections

2. Staffing and or contract labor needs

3. Facility operating budget

4. Deferred maintenance forecast

5. Operations model that includes flow-chart

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Promotion This committee is charged to compile the work from the other committees to build a marketing campaign. They will:

1. Create a community engagement plan to garner diverse support.

2. Research like projects from other communities

and then make appropriate “Abilene” applications.

3. Present the Marketing Campaign to the community (the final product to put into action)

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Complete the short survey form to note your committee interests.

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The Gym is a newer addition and isn't great condition on the inside. As you can see the AC unit has been scrapped and will need to be replaced.

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CARTER G. WOODSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ACQUISITION ZOOM MEETING MINUTES July 15, 2024

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CARTER G. WOODSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ACQUISITION (ZOOM And Face to Face) MEETING MINUTES August 22, 2024

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