Description: <DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>The city defines neighborhoods and neighborhood organizations that are Recognized by the City of Des Moines for the purposes of:</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>1) Establishing official points of contact for the neighborhood to receive communication and notification from the City and community.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>2) Delivering various City department services and programs.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>3) Eligibility for the City’s Neighborhood Revitalization Program.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>Definition of a Neighborhood - A neighborhood can be defined by, but not limited to, the following: Geographic or man-made boundaries. Its residents share a common link such as a school, public street pattern, parks, architectural styles or time periods, or infrastructure. A neighborhood is typically not a single residential development. Neighborhoods may include businesses, churches, and other community entities.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>Definition of a Recognized Neighborhood Organization - A recognized neighborhood organization is a group of people who identify with a common area, who share common goals and concerns, and who meet the standards for neighborhood recognition. Recognized organizations represent the position of the collective neighborhood and provide input to the City Council, Boards and Commissions, and</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>Only one recognized neighborhood organization is allowed in an area. Boundaries for a newly established recognized neighborhood org</SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV>
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