The Neighborhood Partnership Network
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NPN Best Practices Binder -- Now Online!
The NPN Best Practices Binder -- referred to by NENA as the "bible" of neighborhood organizing -- is now online! Find information about organizing, blight, zoning, neighborhood improvement, creating partnerships, housing finance, contractor guidelines, and much more. The PDF version… 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
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
Get Connected: Update Your Npnnola.com Profile!
Don't forget to update your profile on npnnola.com! Keep the New Orleans community updated on your group's latest news; ensure a great turn-out at your next event; or find volunteers for your next project! "In my first week [of posting]… read more
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
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
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
Mitch Landrieu: New Orleans' Next Mayor!
In a landslide election, Mitch Landrieu has been voted the next mayor of New Orleans. Landrieu, 49, is a four-term state lawmaker from Broadmoor who has served as Louisiana's Number 2 official for six years. He will take office on… 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
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
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
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
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
WHO DAT! Saints Win Superbowl
The New Orleans Saints are NFL champions, defeating the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 with a mix of guts, gambles and big defensive plays. "Click Here for full story":http://www.wdsu.com/sports/22492789/detail.html 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
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
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
RFP: RTNO Seeking to Expand to New Neighborhoods
Rebuilding Together New Orleans (RTNO), a program of the Preservation Resource Center, is looking for neighborhood associations interested in partnering with RTNO to repair homes within the neighborhood boundary. RTNO assists low-income homeowners who are elderly and/or disabled, those caring… 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
2009 Neighborhood Educator Fellows
"PICTURES OF FELLOWSHIP RECEPTION - MARCH 18th, 2009 at Le Phare":http://npnnola.com/about/view/219-273/2009-neighborhood-educator-fellows *Getting Started - Core Class* *Audrey Browder, (Pontilly Disaster Collaborative) -* With close to 20 years experience in planning and community-based development, its no wonder that President Bush presented… read more
Transparency and Accountability
Committee For A Better New Orleans, Neighborhoods Partnership Network, and PUENTES recently partnered to conduct a series of focus group with Orleans parish residents to gather opinions and insights related to their experiences working with City Hall, accountability and transparency,… 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
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
Master Plan News
The November 13th Master Plan Draft is now available for viewing online! "CLICK HERE TO VIEW":http://www.nolamasterplan.org/documentsandrresources.asp#C10 On Nov. 10, the City Planning Commission voted unanimously to delay consideration of the Master Plan until the January 26, 2010 meeting. The special… 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
CAPACITY COLLEGE CALENDAR
**Capacity College is Underway** "CLICK HERE TO GO TO CAPACITY COLLEGE PAGE":http://npnnola.com/about/view/219-245/capacity-college *Core Class Calendar –* Each workshop is offered twice in the same week. Groups will select their preferred date. All classes from 5:30pm to 8:00pm at Edgewater Baptist… read more
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