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economic opportunities <br /> case study: 8twelve coalition, muncie, indiana <br /> Neighbors in Thomas Park/Avondale neighborhoods of Muncie, IN came <br /> together with the support of Muncie Habitat for Humanity to develop <br /> a quality-of-life plan in 2015. The plan covered housing, economic <br /> development, workforce, and open space/recreation. One of the major <br /> outcomes of the plan has been the rebirth of local businesses and gathering <br /> spaces. The 8twelve Coalition led the effort to locate a space for a new <br /> cafe, Rosebud Coffee House. "At the core of the Coalition's work is our <br /> residents, and the foundational outcomes we're Working toward together <br /> are a sense of community, social cohesion, and collective action, Jena <br /> Ashby, Director of Impact & Programs for Muncie Habitat for Humanity <br /> explained. "A coffee shop actuallybrings a couple of those things together. <br /> Its in the business sector, but it has a direct impact on sense of community <br /> and social cohesion since it's a venue for neighbors to connect" <br /> With artisan products from local women <br /> entrepreneurs on sale in the shop and <br /> � two meeting rooms available free of <br /> charge for anyone inthe neighborhood <br /> in need of a community space, Rosebud <br /> is an important milestone in the 8twelve <br /> Coalition's efforts to revitalize the south <br /> f '" = side of Muncie and the culmination of <br /> l efforts b owner Tiara Hicks to establish <br /> m a new business that could bring the <br /> Scu ce Theme arPicS" community together. <br />