101 things WE can DO for Syracuse (1-5)
Sometimes the smallest things we can do for our neighborhoods can have the biggest impact. The following is a list of things WE can DO for our city complete with local people listed who would be best utilized to take the lead on such projects.
These are merely suggestions of ways that we can make a difference where we live, because that’s what it’s all about at the Republic of Salt. When you glance through these projects/volunteer efforts and someone comes to mind that isn’t listed please SHARE this post with them and encourage them to make it happen.
1. Re-design a crosswalk
Between promoting community pride and increasing pedestrian visibility and safety, it’s a quick, colorful step forward. This project is for someone who truly enjoys hand painted signage.
Take inspiration from this video:
humans just want to have fun.
Cayetano Valenzuela
2. Document our streets
Once you start snapping pictures of everyday life there’s no telling what you’ll find or who you’ll meet. The downtown urban appeal can be captured by photography or short videography.
Scope these city pics for inspiration:
[coolest small towns GQ]
(http://www.gq.com/gallery/coolest-small-cities-in-america#35)
George J. Patterson
3. Change the face(s) of the city
Happy people who feel good, smile more and thusly make the city more welcoming. What if a bunch of people could learn ways to be done up that will have them strutting the streets? The challenge here is to adapt to each unique face and personality.
1,000+ ideas for makeovers
Ashley Hansen
Of course your hair is equally important to your appearance and style and there’s nothing that feels better than a fresh cut.
Get inspired by this video featuring a professional salon stylist cutting homeless people’s hair for free on their day off.
free cuts
Shannon Flemming
4. Create a new way to throw away
If there isn’t money in the municipal budget for murals or street art, there’s still creative ways to beautify the streets. One such way would be creating shelves that attach to current trash receptacles that allow for cans and bottles to be placed outside the garbage area.
This way the less fortunate wouldn’t have to reach into filthy can to retrieve recycleables. This looks a hover for a local Maker.
Mike Giannattasio
5. Pop-up chair conversations
The most intimate renewable resource - sharing attention or listening can help people get something of their chest or even share something that could turn into a new concept. Social interactions are often contained to cerrain areas if you pop-up in a high foot traffic zone you never know who might stop to chat.
Tracy Brandenburg