• “How to Organize a Neighborhood Cleanup,” Mary Traverso & Pat Mai, Bennett Valley Vision
• "The Birth of a COPE Neighborhood Team," Don Sharp
• "How to Start a Community Garden," by iGrow Sonoma
• “How to Create Bumping Spots,” an interview with Julie Chasen, Growing a Village
• “How to Start a Neighborhood Produce Swap,” Rachel Williams, Magowan Farm Stand
• "How to Organize Neighborhood Watch," Linwood Neighborhood Association
• "(Citizens Organized to Prepare for Emergencies (COPE)," Linwood Neighborhood Association
• "Be Prepared," Sepbastopol Hardware Center
• Sample Neighborhood Action Plan

• Neighborhood City Services: A Quick Reference Guide
• Bicycle Route Map
• City Code Enforcement
• Emergency Preparedness
• General Plan
• Grafitti Abatement
• Maps and GIS Services
• Neighborhood Watch Information
• Street Tree Program
• Traffic Calming Services

Check out 8 Simple Steps to Organize a Neighborhood Block Party!

A Neighborhood Block Party is a great way to meet your neighbors, enhance community spirit and build neighborhood unity.  If you are planning on closing off a street and/or having amplified music for your neighborhood celebration, you will need a Special Event Permit. Click HERE for a link to the Special Events Permit Application.

Your neighborhood can be as formal and organized as the residents want it to be. E-mail lists, websites, and online forums can make communication easier.