How NExT Works

NExT's Program Stages Include:

Selection of Community and Local Convening Agency:  Bay Area LISC selects a small group of neighborhoods to participate in the NExT Program, which allows for a deep and comprehensive local commitment both financially and programmatically. During this phase, special emphasis is placed on selecting a local convening agency in each neighborhood whose role is to engage the community, build partnerships, coordinate programmatic efforts and serve as a hub for activity.

Stakeholder Mapping: Bay Area LISC collaborates with convening agencies to identify other nonprofit groups, local institutions, businesses, government, and residents who will be involved in developing neighborhood plans.  

Listening Campaign: Convening agencies and their partners listen to local stakeholders to identify areas of greatest concern to local residents, which could include concerns such as affordable housing, community safety, economic revitalization, education, access to healthy food, among others.  

Early Action Projects: Projects are identifies during the planning process that address an immediate need.  Stakeholders collaborate by carrying out the project.

Development of Neighborhood Plans: NExT neighborhoods undergo a structured community planning process that involves local residents and leaders to design community improvement strategies.

Execution of Neighborhood Plans: Convening agencies spend the next five years and perhaps more implementing their plans. Creating local and citywide partnerships, communities address issues including employment, parks and recreation, health care, house affordability, commercial and retail development, child care, education quality, neighborhood aesthetics, and personal security.