1.0Maastricht Doet!https://maastrichtdoet.nl/en/eyetractivehttps://maastrichtdoet.nl/en/author/eyetractive/rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="W1XEjhJxAL"><a href="https://maastrichtdoet.nl/en/info/guides/organize-a-residents-initiative/">Organize a residents’ initiative</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://maastrichtdoet.nl/en/info/guides/organize-a-residents-initiative/embed/#?secret=W1XEjhJxAL" width="600" height="338" title="“Organize a residents’ initiative” — Maastricht Doet!" data-secret="W1XEjhJxAL" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript"> /* <![CDATA[ */ /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://maastrichtdoet.nl/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js /* ]]> */ </script> [vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”2258″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]As a resident, you may also want to organize an event for your neighbours or other people in the neighbourhood. Residents’ initiatives usually aim to make the neighbourhood or street a better place to live for you and for your neighbours, but they may also look to solve a problem or challenging issue. As a resident, you are free to take action and set up an initiative. You may quickly find there are many people in your neighbourhood who want to join in, but are then faced with the next big challenge: how to find funding. Ideally, the project should be able to fund itself, but this is rarely the case. This guide will provide information for residents who want to organize an event or activity independently – ‘a residents’ initiative’[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator border_width=”2″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]Tip 1: Look for supporters[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]See whether the idea you have is important to people in the neighbourhood. After all, the success of a residents’ initiative depends on the residents themselves. All of them, or at least a majority, need to support the initiative or have a positive opinion of it. You need each other’s help if your residents’ initiative is going to bring about change in your neighbourhood.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]Tip 2: Talk with others [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]In order to boost support for the residents’ initiative, you should start talking to the people in your neighbourhood, including those who are against your initiative.  You or your working group may be able to convince them of the benefits of the initiative. Make sure you have credible arguments and can provide clear information on why you think your initiative should go ahead and what you want to achieve with it.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]Tip 3: Have a clear vision[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Provide clear information on what you want to achieve with your project or activity and how the activities you want to organize will help achieve your goals. This is different from simply saying what you want to do, which is usually already obvious. The activity or project you want to organize is also inspired by a goal. You want to achieve something. Whatever that may be, every goal is just as valid and important as the next. A project that creates a meeting point for residents may look to combat loneliness in the neighbourhood or bring people together and make them aware of the need to care for others.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]Tip 4: Budget[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]If you ask a third party to contribute to the costs of your project or activity, they will want to see a budget with a breakdown of the costs. The budget must be easy to understand for both those involved in the project and those who have little knowledge of it. See whether someone in your neighbourhood with experience in accounting or administration is willing to help you with budgeting.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]Tip 5: See who wants to provide funding[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]You could have many sources of funding, but the main source will be the people taking part in the activity. See whether […]