Overview

Neighborhood management is a term used to describe increasing capacity of a neighborhood to manage and solve local concerns. Organizing a block group or neighborhood group may be helpful. If you look at the continuum to the right, where do you and your neighbors land?

​Neighborhood Council 

One Joplin facilitates a quarterly meeting or council of neighbors from several neighborhoods. This forum is a place to discuss common concerns, share information, and develop resourceful relationships.

Neighborhood Summit

Our Neighborhood Summit is a chance for neighborhood leaders to connect, collaborate, and learn about how to build vibrant neighborhoods. Each year, we learn about what's happening in each other's neighborhoods, share and problem-solve common issues facing multiple neighborhoods, and learn about best practices for neighborhood development. 

Neighborhood Workshops

Civic Engagement

These workshops examines local government operations, programs, services and resources. Participants learn how the council-manager form of government functions, services the City of Joplin offers, and how to approach the city with issues and solutions.

Leadership Development

These workshops explore leadership within a neighborhood context. Participants learn to utilize influence to positively connect with neighbors and other stakeholders in managing the future of neighborhoods. 

Neighborhood Management

These workshops focuse on building sustainable organizations and partnerships to manage the future of neighborhoods. Participants learn strategies to increase organizational capacity and strategies to develop and realize neighborhood vision and goals.