Neighborhood Involvement
The Advisory Neighborhood Commissions consider a wide range of policies and programs affecting their neighborhoods and present their positions and recommendations on issues to various District government agencies, the Executive Branch, and the Council. ANC meetings are open to the public.
Become part of the Clean City Initiative, simply by taking action in your neighborhood, or by volunteering as a
Clean City Rater.
The District of Columbia held its most recent Citizen Summit this past November. More than 2,000 people attended to determine how our city can be more effective in “Lifting All Communities.”
Find the closest post office, public school, recreation center, and library.
Some neighborhoods have their own websites, with specific information such as community events, history, and attractions. The
National Register of Historic Places provides information on some historic neighborhoods and monuments.
The District of Columbia has 83 police service areas (PSAs), which are the smallest geographical subdivisions of the city. Residents should get to know the team of police officers and officials assigned to their PSA team and learn how to work with them to fight crime and disorder.
Each PSA has a monthly
community meeting where police officers and residents share and receive information about recent crime activity. The police department also provides some
crime statistics online.
Volunteer on a committee in your neighborhood to revitalize local business districts and small businesses through organization, design, promotion, and economic restructuring of commercial areas.
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