The Fight Back program provides a temporary increase in city services to areas chosen by the City Council; the goal is to reduce
crime and blight. Neighborhood Services Department employees designated as Neighborhood Specialists help neighborhood associations decide how to spend their Fight Back
funds.
The Good Neighbor Program (GNP) seeks to increase participation in neighborhood improvement activities and projects by creating opportunities in which all residents
feel comfortable while learning about themselves, their neighbors and their neighborhoods through a series of educational & self-awareness oriented classes and
workshops.
The core of a good neighborhood is the type of relationships established among its neighbors. The first step in building relationships is respecting those next door,
down the street and around the corner. While people have their own ideas of a good neighbor, there are some basic guidelines established either through the City’s
code and zoning laws or through common courtesies that improve the quality of life in your neighborhood.
The Neighborhood Notification, Education and Training Section maintains a database of neighborhood associations within the city of Phoenix and conducts neighborhood
notifications for capital improvement projects. Staff members educate the public about the planning and zoning process, how to access city resources, and how to form
and maintain a productive neighborhood association. Projects include workshops programs, which provides training in group development techniques; the monthly
newsletter distributed to neighborhood associations, businesses and nonprofit organizations.