Overview

Neighborhood management is a term used to describe the increasing capacity a neighborhood has to manage and solve local concerns. As neighbors become more involved with each other and their place, differing levels of organization may be necessary to facilitate a neighborhood's hopes and dreams.  At this point, 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 

As block connectors and neighborhood leaders begin to emerge, One Joplin hopes to facilitate a quarterly meeting or council of neighbors from several neighborhoods. This forum will be a place to discuss common concerns, share information, and develop resourceful relationships with our city, non-profit and faith leaders.  

Annual Neighborhood Summit

Our annual Neighborhood Summit is a chance for neighborhood leaders from around the city 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. Each year is themed to inspire citizens of Joplin to take pride in their neighborhoods and to work with their neighbors to create caring communities. 

Neighborhood Management Academy

Civic Engagement

This course focuses on local government operations, programs, services and resources. Participants learn how the council-manager form of government functions, how tax dollars are spent, and the diverse programs and services the City of Joplin offers.

Leadership Development

The course explores the concept of 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

This course focuses 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.