Starting a Neighborhood Organization

Forming a neighborhood association, neighborhood watch, business association, or other type of neighborhood group offers several benefits that will help you maintain or improve the strength of your community. Establishing a neighborhood organization will:

• amplify your voice to help you shape what happens in your neighborhood
• provide opportunities for you to meet other residents
• keep you informed of proposed construction or improvements of homes and businesses in your neighborhood
• connect you to City staff, elected officials, and other agencies looking for help with improving the livability of your neighborhood

Getting Started

Some initial steps to forming a neighborhood organization include:

• Contact a Neighborhood Resource Coordinator
• Meet with a small group of neighbors or other members of your community to get their input on establishing a neighborhood organization
• Discuss what goals you would like your organization to achieve
• Determine specific boundaries for the area your organization will serve
• Decide where and how often you want to meet as an organization
• Read First Steps to Creating a New Neighborhood Association brochure

The Neighborhood Services Department is available to help you! Contact NSD staff to learn about workshops for community leaders, public involvement opportunities, and to get help developing your organization.

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