Pittsburg proposes neighborhood names and boundary definitions

PITTSBURG, Kan. - The city of Pittsburg is considering a significant overhaul to its neighborhood designations, aiming to name each area and establish clear boundary lines. The initiative, spearheaded by the Neighborhood Advisory Council, seeks to enhance community pride and foster a sense of shared ownership among residents.

The council recently launched an online survey to gather feedback on the proposed changes. According to community development specialist Sarah Runyon, the primary objective is to create a stronger sense of identity within each neighborhood. "Maybe there is a way that you identify your neighborhood that we don't know about," she stated. "This gives us an opportunity to do that."

Residents have expressed mixed reactions to the proposal. Milcah Sarekukka, a student at Pitt State, sees the potential for positive change. "I think the town needs like a change of something new," she remarked. She usually refers to the neighborhood where she lives in as " the one right next to the cemetery -- if the proposed change is approved, it would be names Sunfield.

However, not everyone is enthusiastic about the idea. Pittsburg resident Robert Scholes voiced concerns about it. "Why would anybody want to change all this in the first place?" he questioned. "It's part of our history, our ancestors. It's not right."

Former Pittsburg resident Shannon Meck, on the other hand, sees the opportunity for the proposed changes to enhance community cohesion. "It definitely brings a lot more pride because the sense of community is something that's just that brings a homely vibe," she commented.

The survey also aims to define the boundaries of each neighborhood. Richard Savag, another Pittsburg resident, sees potential benefits in clearer boundary lines. "I think it might alright," he said. "Because it will be more defined, probably."

"Think about that as where you would go for a jog or where you would walk your dog," said Runyon. "It's probably not a big swath of of homes and properties. It's usually like a smaller designated area where you feel comfortable, you know, your neighbors and you maybe feel safe."

In addition to naming and boundary discussions, the survey addresses various aspects of Pittsburg neighborhoods, including residents' concerns and favorite features of their respective areas.

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