Liberty City Trust

Organizational Strategic Plan

(2024 - 2025)

2024-2025 Strategic Plan Download

Strategic Plan Purpose And Objectives

The Liberty City Trust conducts a strategic planning session that includes staff, management, board members, and community stakeholders to develop a framework that directs the organization’s priorities.

 

The Strategic Plan offers a clear roadmap for achieving its goals, aligning resources, and informing decision-making.

 

The objectives of the Strategic Plan are to:

 

  1. Engage Community: Foster active participation among Liberty City residents and other stakeholders in decision-making processes to ensure initiatives reflect the needs and aspirations of the community.
  2. Stimulate Economic Development: Stimulate local economic growth by supporting small businesses, attracting investments, and creating job opportunities for residents.
  3. Improve Infrastructure: Enhance transportation, housing, and public amenities to create a safe, accessible, and vibrant environment for all residents.
  4. Promote Social Equity: Advocate for equitable access to resources and opportunities, addressing disparities within the community.
  5. Environmental Sustainability: Implement practices and initiatives that protect and preserve the natural environment while promoting resilience against climate change.
  6. Cultural Preservation: Celebrate and preserve the rich cultural heritage of Liberty City, fostering community pride and ensuring that history is acknowledged and respected.
  7. Build Capacity: Strengthen the organizational capacity of the Liberty City Trust through training, resource development, and fostering partnerships for long-term sustainability.

VISION

The vision of the Liberty City Community Revitalization Trust is to empower those who live, learn, work, and play in Liberty City by reclaiming, transforming, and rebuilding our community

HISTORY

The City of Miami City Commission approved Ordinance No. 12859 which created and established the Liberty City Community Revitalization Trust (Liberty City Trust) on October 12, 2006. The Liberty City Trust is responsible for the oversight and facilitation of the revitalizations and redevelopment efforts in the Liberty City/Model City jurisdictional boundaries, which are I-95 West to the City of Miami boundary and SR 112 North to the City of Miami boundary.

MISSION

To facilitate the development of affordable housing, commercial businesses, quality education, and ensure full-time employment for students at a livable wage by working together.

Organizational Goals

The Liberty City Trust in cooperation with the City of Miami and our strategic partners will:

 

  1. Facilitate full employment for residents at a living wage or greater.
  2. Ensure full employment for residents at a living wage or greater.
  3. Facilitate residential and commercial development in the area.
  4. Facilitate technical and financial assistance for businesses.
  5. Attract new businesses to the area.
  6. Facilitate area beautification programs involving homeowners and rental property owners to upgrade and maintain the appearance and value of properties in the community.
  7. Ensure that senior citizens have access to supportive programs designed for them.
  8. Improve safety and security in the largest area.

Partnerships

Strategic partnerships have been established with various developers, businesses, and organizations in the community, and in close association with the City of Miami and Miami-Dade County to ensure that the quality of life, services, and safety for our residents, businesses, and institutions is commensurable with that of other well-attended areas throughout the city and county. The Liberty City Trust will measure its goals by collecting quantitative data that will detail:

 

  1. The number of commercial and residential properties built/rehabilitated.
  2. The level of increased participation by residents in community-based activities.
  3. The reduction of litter and illegal dumping in the area.
  4. Our effectiveness in addressing crises in the community.
  5. Main legacy of persons who have lived in the area.

Service Boundaries

The service boundaries for the Liberty City Trust are as follows:

Strategic Pillar 1

Goal

Foster sustainable economic growth and revitalization in Liberty City by attracting diverse businesses, enhancing infrastructure, and creating job opportunities that empower the local community.

Strategies

  1. Implement a Commercial Facade Program to revitalize commercial building exteriors, enhancing visual appeal, supporting economic development, preserving local character, and improving neighborhood safety (NW 15th Avenue between 54th – 62nd Street).
  2. Support the redevelopment of Masjid Al-Ansar to enhance its facilities and community impact (5345 NW 7th Avenue).

Strategic Pillar 2

Environmental justice

Goal

Advocate for equitable access to a healthy environment in Liberty City by addressing environmental disparities, promoting sustainable practices, and empowering marginalized communities to participate in decision-making that effects their surroundings.

Strategies

  1. Collaborate with the City of Miami Police Department and Commissioner’s Office to coordinate services, gather, and present input from residents and stakeholders on public safety service levels, policies, procedures, and priorities.
  2. Collaborate with the City of Miami, local officials, and business owners to address environmental factors such as parking, graffiti removal, abandoned buildings, and lack of maintenance that impact the customer experience.
  3. Reduce vandalism, property damage, and other intentional acts of mischief in the community by promoting awareness, implementing prevention strategies, and ensuring swift intervention.

Strategic Pillar 3

Housing

Goal

Ensure affordable, safe, and accessible housing for all residents of Liberty City by planning inclusive development, revitalizing existing housing stock, and increasing access to homeownership programs.

Strategies

  1. Assist income-eligible homeowners in accessing funding for property rehabilitation to ensure their homes meet decent, safe, and sanitary conditions through the City of Miami/Miami-Dade County Rehab Program.
  2. Construct 14 new homes and identify and qualify potential buyers.
  3. Identify and establish qualification criteria to ensure Liberty City residents can access affordable housing.
  4. Establish a program to protect heirship properties and support the successful transfer of property between generations within families.

Strategic Pillar 4

Legacy

Goal

Honor and preserve the history of Liberty City by documenting the stories and accomplishments of the community that have shaped its enduring legacy.

Strategies

  1. Identify and designate historic sites in Liberty City to preserve and highlight their cultural and historical significance.

a. Liberty Square Housing Development 

b. Railroad Shop Colored Edition

    2. Identify and celebrate individuals in Liberty City who have made significant contributions to its history and culture, ensuring their legacy is recognized and remembered.

Strategic Pillar 5

Marketing & Outreach

Goal

Increase membership and organizational awareness and visibility.

Strategies

  1. Maintain marketing content for Liberty City Trust’s website and social media.
  2. Enhance communication with residents, churches, institutions, and apartment buildings through social media, flyers, and collaboration with community groups.
  3. Continue strengthening community outreach through text messages, social media, and other personalized communication methods.
  4. Launch a Youth Internship Program aimed at developing targeted marketing and outreach strategies to attract and engage potential members, increasing overall membership and fostering a sense of community.

Strategic Pillar 6

Resilience

Goal

Build a resilient community in Liberty City by strengthening infrastructures, fostering adaptive strategies to climate change, and promoting social cohesion to enhance the ability to withstand and recover from disasters.

Strategies

  1. Collaborate with Miami-Dade County to address resilience challenges, including heat and other climate-related factors, impacting residents.
  2. Collaborate with Disaster Response organizations to activate Hadley Park as a Point of Distribution (POD) Site to enhance community resilience, providing individuals and families impacted by natural disasters or emergencies with swift and equitable access to essential resources and supplies necessary for survival and recovery.

Strategic Pillar 7

Seniors

Goal

Address the issues affecting the growing number of older adults living in Liberty City to ensure older adults can stay active, engaged and age in place with dignity.

Strategies

  1. Continue advocating for safe, reliable, and accessible transportation options including the Trolley for older adults, enabling seniors to maintain independence, stay socially connected, and access essential resources.
  2. Provide outreach services to ensure older adults in Liberty City are informed about and able to access the programs, activities, and resources they need and desire.
  3. Increase awareness of and access to programs, activities, and resources for the older adult population in Liberty City through a Senior Agency Network tailored to meet their diverse needs.
  4. Develop and implement educational and awareness programs aimed at preventing crime and fraud among seniors.

Strategic Pillar 8

Transportation Infrastructure

Goal

Enhance connectivity and mobility in Liberty City by advocating for the development and maintenance of equitable, sustainable transportation systems that meet the needs of all residents.

Strategies

  1. Collaborate with Transportation Authorities and local government to create a safer, more accessible, and efficient transportation system that meets the needs of Liberty City residents including:

a. Involve community members, local businesses, and government agencies in discussions to identify transportation needs, and priorities areas for improvement.  

b. Prioritize safety enhancements, such as the installation of crosswalks, traffic calming measures, and improved lighting, to protect pedestrians and cyclists.

Strategic Pillar 9

Youth

Goal

Engage young people, ages 14-19 through community-based education, employment readiness, and enrichment programming to help them develop life readiness skills and strengthen ties to family and community.

Strategies

  1. Maintain a Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) for youth ages 14-19 that focuses on enabling young individuals to develop the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to become responsible, self-reliant, and active members of their communities.
  2. Implement a Youth Summer Employment Program (Summer 2025) to connect young individuals with meaningful job opportunities and valuable paid work experience.
  3. Facilitate access to Human Services by connecting young people with vital resources and support systems to address their needs in mental health, housing, education, employment, and social services.