The ultimate goal of the Neighborhood Status Assessment (NSA) is to empower residents to independently manage their neighborhood association. A member of the Department of Neighborhoods team works directly with each neighborhood association to provide support and resources, and implement best practices in community engagement and revitalization for a period of 12-18 months.

During the process, each neighborhood receives

• A dedicated Department of Neighborhoods mentor
• Support to build (or rebuild) their neighborhood association
• A written document of the neighborhood’s assets, history, demographics, and key facts

Once a neighborhood has been selected to complete an NSA, Department of Neighborhoods staff will work with neighborhood residents and leaders to...

• Increase neighborhood association membership
• Plan 1-2 neighborhood events
• Facilitate meetings
• Establish a resident contact list
• Establish or revise bylaws
• Establish a neighborhood calendar
• Hire a branding consultant to develop neighborhood logo and brand voice
• Connect neighborhood leadership to...
  • other neighborhood leaders
  • funding opportunities
  • other relevant City resources and programs
• Officially register their association with the state of Indiana