As a division of the City of Roanoke's Department of Planning, Building and Development, the vision of Neighborhood Services is to be recognized as a strategic leader in developing all of Roanoke's neighborhoods into vibrant, sustainable places for people of all ages, ethnicity, lifestyles, and income to live, work, and play.
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The Neighborhood Services Division is an action-oriented coalition of neighborhoods, businesses, and the City of Roanoke government working together to preserve and improve the quality of living in Roanoke. We accomplish this purpose by acting as a liaison between independent neighborhood organizations and the public, private, nonprofit, and voluntary sectors.
Responsibilities of the Neighborhood Services Division include:
1) Developing and strengthening neighborhoods by assisting with the organization of neighborhood groups and neighborhood watch programs
2) Serving as staff to the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates (RNA) and administering their Neighborhood Development Grant Program
3) Working as an agent for community development by the administration of the Neighborhood Leadership College
4) Welcome Roanoke - a program that welcomes new citizens relocating to our community and assists them in becoming acquainted with the city.
5) Serving as a conduit for the exchange of information between city administration and neighborhoods through applicable programs and services
6) Enhancing neighborhood livability through reduction of blight, substandard housing, and other related concerns by sharing information, providing educational activities and referring resources to help revitalize, preserve and assist neighborhood organizations through their grassroots involvement.
7) Coordinating customer service and problem-solving functions via the Citizen Service Center | |
Step up and become a leader in our community by volunteering to participate on a City Council-appointed Board or Commission such as the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates, advocating for neighborhoods.
Sign up for the next Leadership College session scheduled to be held in early spring 2009 by submitting an online registration today.
REGISTER TODAY for the Virginia Statewide Neighborhood Conference taking place in Fairfax County, Virginia, September 18-20, 2008.
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Mailing Address |
215 Church Avenue, S.W.
Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building
Room 162
Roanoke, VA 24011
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Main Phone Number |
(540) 853-5210
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Other Phone Numbers |
Neighborhood Services:
Coordinator: (540) 853-1286
Secretary: (540) 853-5210
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Fax Number |
(540) 853-6597
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E-mail Address |
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Office Hours |
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday
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Hours of Operation |
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday, or by request
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