Collective Action
The Uplands Community Collective has four pillars of work to accomplish its mission of developing a resilient, equitable and inclusive economy in Historic Westminster and surrounding neighborhoods. Through these pillars, we will increase food production and food security, create jobs with the community that provide essential businesses, good and services to the community, create programs and services that provide new economic opportunity, and develop a stronger, healthier and happier community. Our Collective Action is only beginning and
Food and Agriculture
How we grow food, share food and consume food has enormous implications on our land, ecosystem, labor force, personal health and social welfare. The Uplands Community Collective is regrowing a vibrant, resilient and healthy food system in Westminster.
Workforce Development
The Uplands Community Collective is actively building a local workforce to meet the opportunities and needs of our local community. This work will begin with apprentice and training program in the construction and trades sectors to capitalize on the opportunity provided by building 2,000+ homes in the Uplands development.
Business Development
Small businesses drive a place-based economy, and create a vibrant, unique and resilient community. The Uplands Community Collective is working with existing small business owners to prepare and capitalize on future development opportunities, while also aiming to identify, incubate and grow businesses in key industries and service sectors.
Civic Engagement
Civic society is a vital part of the American tapestry. With political, economic and social differences increasingly dividing our country, our democracy is threatened. The Uplands Community Collective is dispelling narratives that divide us by creating a vision and narrative that unties us. Through civic engagement initiatives where everyone can participate and feel a sense of belonging, we will build a stronger community.
