Our creativity convenings generate dozens of exciting, dynamic ideas and possible solutions. In the weeks following the convening, some ideas begin to take hold. Below is a sampling of ideas that are gaining traction but there are likely other ideas that we aren’t aware of that are moving from ideation to implementation, so be sure to reach out to your Creative Orange colleagues for the most up-to-date information. Click Get Involved for contact information.

Creative Ideas Taking Hold

● Create a city-wide branding and communications platform;

● Build an arts and community alliance organization;

● Make Orange a regional destination for gospel music;

● Advance clean and green initiatives like “Clean to the Curb;”

● Develop walk-up, after-school swing dance programs for fourth graders throughout the City;

● Develop a summer theater program for youth;

● Encourage residents to plant outdoor, window, and rooftop gardens;

● Activate public recycling programs;

● Promote diabetes awareness and prevention;

● Create a real-time information hub related to crime prevention and safety.