Organizing a steering committee of three or four enthusiastic people will help build a strong foundation for a neighborhood association. It brings together committed people who can share responsibilities, offer different perspectives and help reach more neighbors. With a small team in place, planning and decision-making become easier and more effective.
Determining a Neighborhood Association’s boundaries is an essential step to ensure clear representation and engagement. Start by checking the City of Irving Neighborhood Association Boundary Map to see what areas are already in a neighborhood association. Then, consider natural or man-made landmarks such as streets, parks, rivers or highways, which can serve as logical boundaries. Finally, ensure your boundaries are practical for regular communication, meetings and events.
Reach out to Neighborhood Services via email for assistance.
Identifying neighborhood needs starts by listening to the people who live and work there. Talking with residents, local business owners and community leaders, or gathering feedback through meetings and surveys, helps reveal what matters most. The goal is to hear from many voices, so your efforts reflect real community priorities.
Neighborhood association bylaws help provide structure, set shared goals and make it easier to work together for the good of the neighborhood. These sample bylaws can serve as a guide.
The first general meeting of a new neighborhood association is a key moment to unite residents and set the foundation for the community. It’s an opportunity to determine short- and long-term projects, develop a communication plan and recruit volunteers to help implement these initiatives. By encouraging participation and collaboration, the meeting helps foster a strong, engaged community moving forward. This sample neighborhood action plan can serve as a guide.
Neighborhood associations can voluntarily register with the City of Irving Communications Department’s Neighborhood Services Program to access benefits such as the Neighborhood Grant Program, streamlined communication with the city, officer training opportunities and the chance to build connections with other neighborhood associations for idea sharing. Learn the requirements and benefits to registering your neighborhood association.
