Citizens’ Involvement Determines Destiny of Neighborhoods

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Neighborhoods are critical to the social, economic, and political foundation of a city.  Citizens are a crucial component in making neighborhoods more enjoyable, livable and satisfying  because they are all stakeholders in the well-being of their respective communities.

Neighborhood associations, although voluntary, are vital to a community.  Neighborhood  associations may be organized at any time with the support of the residents and stakeholders of the association’s geographic area.

Collectively, citizens ultimately bear ownership of the role of ensuring that they live in vital, healthy and safe neighborhoods. Residents taking an active role in bearing the responsibility of enhancing and sustaining livability in  their neighborhoods ensure that the quality of life they expect is realized.

Involvement cannot be understated.  The involvement can be lending a hand to keep liter off the streets or holding a political office.  Neither of which is more important.  Ultimately, the important piece here is to get involved on any level.