…to the Chico Avenues Neighborhood Association (CANA) website.
In 2003, CANA coalesced as a grassroots advocacy group for the Chico Avenues Neighborhood. Key concerns identified at that time included traffic, safe passage to school, preservation of neighborhood character and other quality of life issues. Following the approval of the Chico Avenues Neighborhood Plan, CANA pursued allocation of RDA funds for plan implementation. These funds were approved but have since been revoked in large part due to the disappearance of RDA funding by the State of California.
Through the years Avenue residents have become involved in CANA for a variety of reasons. Initially, and probably most importantly, it was because of the Enloe Hospital expansion, which, by the way, is still not finished. That said, there many other reasons to stay engaged with CANA…issues that include 2nd dwelling unit problems, parking and traffic, and infill development in the E. Avenues between the Esplanade & Mangrove. The greater the participation of the Avenue’s residents, the greater the impact that you will have on your neighborhood and its quality of life. As a recognized neighborhood organization, the City of Chico has also given CANA a voice so we should use it.
With the goal of improving the Avenues neighborhood, the CANA Board of Directors is always looking for new board members who are interested in shaping our future. If you are interested, you can submit your contact information on our website or email me at president@chicoavenues.org.
John Whitehead, CANA Board President