The Neighborhood Partnership Network
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Office of Neighborhoods Across the Country
In many cities across the country, an Office of Neighborhoods coordinates information delivery and helps neighborhoods help themselves, through a variety of programs, from small-scale grants to technical assistance. Through this office, citizen input is directed to the people who… read more
Moving Towards A Smoke-Free New Orleans
The Louisiana Smoke-Free Air Act has served as a cornerstone for creating a cleaner, healthier New Orleans. It protects ourselves, our family, and our friends from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke exposure. It allows us to eat in restaurants… read more
Not a nonprofit? Get a fiscal sponsor!
Many organizations active in New Orleans are not 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofits. Some are in the process of applying, and some are simply not interested. It is still possible for these organizations to apply for the same grants as nonprofits. To… read more
Writing a Mission Statement
A mission statement sums up your organization's reason for being. It explains your intentions, priorities, and values to people both inside and outside the group. It can guide you and help you stay focused on the things that are most… read more
Helping Your Neighbors by Connecting Them to Resources
Case management at it's most basic is defined as "people connecting other people with resources." Social workers are case managers, helping people identify the steps they need to take in their recovery, whatever kind of recovery that is. Neighborhood organizations… read more
Community Gardens
This is a critical moment in the history of New Orleans' food production. As citizens continue their work in revitalizing our city they should consider creating a resource for fresh, healthy food in their own neighborhoods. Establishing a community garden… read more
Zoning 101
The terminology used in city planning measures can many times be exclusive and hard to understand. However, the City Planning Commission (CPC) has simplified the most frequent terms that community members should be familiar with in order to get involved… read more
School Facilities Master Plan
The rebuilding of New Orleans is a critical undertaking for the future of our city. The School Facilities Master Plan (SFMP), a joint project between the Recovery School District and Orleans Parish School Board, will play a significant role in… read more
NPN's Neighbor 2 Neighbor Initiative
The revitalization of New Orleans will take all of her citizens working together, not only in their own homes and neighborhoods but across the city. The Neighbor 2 Neighbor Initiative (N2N) is about sharing in each other's work: sharing the… read more
Education Glossary
*Accountability:* the idea that individuals or institutions (ie: schools) should be held responsible for student achievement by means of rewards for success and penalties for those that do not meet acceptable standards. *Achievement test:* a tool used to measure a… read more
Getting your Neighbors Out
Neighborhood organizations around the city have been wondering, "how can I get more people to our meetings?" Some neighborhood associations have successfully outreached to neighbors. Here are some ideas for how to bring out your neighbors and build your organization:… read more
Master Planning for Neighborhoods in New Orleans
A master plan can be simply defined as a tool to guide the future development in an area. The State of Louisiana requires that a master plan shall be adopted to guide the physical development of a municipality or parish… read more
Road Home
Nearly three years after the storms, many New Orleanians are still having difficulty rebuilding their lives due the many roadblocks that Louisiana's Road Home has imposed on applicants. Residents tend to face one of two problems with their Road Home… read more
How to Use Your Profile
The words below in bold are the terms you see in your profile and on the site. These are your tools to share and exchange information with the rest of the world. Most importantly, feel free to send an email… read more
Planning, Zoning, and Preservation Glossary
*Accessory Use:* An accessory use is the use of land that is subordinate, incidental to, and customarily found in connection with the principal use allowed on a lot by the zoning law. A garage is incidental to the principal use… read more
The "Lot Next Door" Program
The Lot Next Door (LND) is the first phase for the disposition of "Road Home Properties." It only applies to properties that the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority owns. This represents so far 100 houses and lots all over New Orleans… read more
Housing Glossary
*adjudicated:* refers to a property that has been transferred to the local or state government due to unpaid taxes and/or safety liens. The government obtains the tax title for the property once the property goes unpurchased at tax sale. *Adjustable… read more
New Orleans Citizen Participation Project (CPP)
What is the CPP? A Citizen Participation Program is a vehicle for individuals, communities and neighborhoods to have greater access and impact on the policies and actions of our city government. It is a way for people and city government… read more
NPN is funded with help from CPSC
