Established in 1978, the Southeast Community Organization, is the official neighborhood organization for four southeast neighborhoods in St. Paul. The four neighborhoods are Eastview, Conway, Battle Creek, and Highwood Hills. These are predominantly residential communities that vary widely economically, geographically, and culturally.
The photo to the left is of Battle Creek Park. (Photo Tony Webster)
It is the site of both single-family homes on large lots and high density apartment complexes. Beautiful parks overlook the Mississippi River and Pig's Eye Lake, and nestle into 1960s-era neighborhoods. The area's riverfront is part of Saint Paul's working river.
100% of our services benefit these residents, as well as eastside and citywide St. Paul residents. Our work includes community decision-making around land use and the environment to housing justice, transportation, youth education and safety. This occurs through a community board of directors, events, relationship building and leadership development.
Primary functions of St. Paul District Councils include:
The photo to the left is of Battle Creek Park. (Photo Tony Webster)
It is the site of both single-family homes on large lots and high density apartment complexes. Beautiful parks overlook the Mississippi River and Pig's Eye Lake, and nestle into 1960s-era neighborhoods. The area's riverfront is part of Saint Paul's working river.
100% of our services benefit these residents, as well as eastside and citywide St. Paul residents. Our work includes community decision-making around land use and the environment to housing justice, transportation, youth education and safety. This occurs through a community board of directors, events, relationship building and leadership development.
Primary functions of St. Paul District Councils include:
- Providing advisory recommendations to city officials on physical, economic, and social development issues
- Identifying neighborhood needs, initiating community programs, and recruiting volunteers
- Serving as the neighborhood’s primary information and referral source for city programs, policies, and issues
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The mission of the Southeast Community Organization (SECO) is to share knowledge and power, to organize and to advocate with the people who live and work in our neighborhoods. We build leadership to seize opportunities and to work for social and racial justice. |
