Question 1

What does the BNPC do?

Accepted Answer

The BNPC non-profit board implements the approved written Barrio neighborhood plan, which contains 19 goals and 36 strategies to revitalize this neighborhood. The plan was approved by the City Council in April 2018.

Question 2

Who runs the BNPC?

Accepted Answer

The BNPC consists of 12 board members who meet quarterly to discuss the neighborhood plan and work on three projects in motion. Please check the Calendar on the Homepage for the meeting dates.

Question 3

What are the three projects in motion?

Accepted Answer

• Barrio Pocket Park at 918 S. Houston
 • 10 Ave. Streetscape
 • Start a New Business Classes
            	March 1st, April 1st, May 1st, June 1st at 6pm at AmTech

Question 4

How may I get involved?

Accepted Answer

Please complete a volunteer or board member application (javascript:void(0))on our new website and submit it. The BNPC board will review it and contact you by phone.

Question 5

Which volunteer opportunities are currently available?

Accepted Answer

You can help with fundraising efforts to fund the Barrio Neighborhood Pocket Park.

Question 6

What is the 10th Avenue streetscape?

Accepted Answer

It is our second project in motion, which consists of the following revitalization: ADA accessible sidewalks, bike lane, decorative street lamps, cedar elm trees, crosswalks, bus stop benches.

Question 7

What was the purpose of installing the Welcome to El Barrio street toppers and oval signs?

Accepted Answer

We want to invite everyone to visit our neighborhood, especially visitors. 50 colorful street toppers and nine oval signs were installed in December 2020 by the City of Amarillo. Generous sponsors paid for the street toppers and the BNPC paid for the oval signs.