Neighborhood associations assist with community development

Are you truly concerned about your neighborhood? Could your neighborhood benefit from stronger relationships, stronger resources, greater neighborhood sufficiency and community development?

If so, the City’s Planning and Community Development Department wants to help residents organize their own neighborhood associations. Once a neighborhood is officially registered, residents will be able to develop working relationships with the City and improve communication with other public agencies, businesses and non-profit organizations.

Registered groups will also be able to participate with the San Antonio Police Department’s San Antonio Fear Free Environment (SAFFE) and Cellular on Patrol (COP) programs and will even be notified about pending zoning cases should their boundaries fall within 200 feet.

“The benefits of organizing and registering an official neighborhood association are endless,” said Loretta N. Olison, senior planner with the City’s Planning and Community Development Department. “Residents will be able to come together and directly impact community development,” she added.

For more information on establishing a neighborhood association, or to view a listing of registered neighborhood associations, contact Olison at 207-7919 or visit www.sanantonio.gov/planning/neighborhoods/register_na.asp.