Northwest Neighbors

About Us
Northwest Neighbors is a neighborhood association in Rochester, Minnesota. Our purpose is to serve as a catalyst to bring people and resources together in order to build a sense of community and to revitalize the neighborhoods. Partnering with different city and county officials, we help connect them with our neighbors about issues on development, safety, crime, and traffic. Also, through special social events and association meetings we bring people together to get to know each other.

Boundaries
Our area includes all homes West of Highway 52, East of 50th Avenue NW, South of 65th Street NW, and North of 55th Street NW. Our neighborhood is in the Northwest corner of Rochester and includes the Harborage, 55th Street Estates, North Park, White Oaks, and Summit Point subdivisions.

Goals
To enhance the sense of community and safety of the area encompassed by the Northwest Neighborhood Association.

Quarterly Association Meetings for 2007

• Thursday, January 26
• Thursday, April 26
• Thursday, October 26

2007 Events

• Neighborhood Garage Sale - May 18 -19
• National Night Out - August 7
• Halloween Festival - October 26

Get Involved!
The association currently has two committees comprised of all volunteers; the Social Committee and the Traffic & Development Committee.

The Social Committee plans the events that bring neighbors out to get to know each other and make connections. The Spring Garage Sale and National Night Out Picnic are two such events and are annual favorites. A Halloween party is also in the works for this year.

The Traffic & Development Committee is involved with new construction development happening in and around our neighborhood and with any traffic concerns. They work closely with City officials to gather information, give input on new happenings, and help resolve issues.

The association also has opportunities for leadership with the President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer roles.

Questions?
Keep your eye on this website for details about upcoming events, developments in the neighborhood, and tips on how to improve your neighborhood. Contact Bonnie at 280-0562 with questions.

5 great ideas to improve your Northwest neighborhood today!

1. Go out and meet your neighbors. With our busy lifestyles we often overlook the simple task of meeting our neighbors. Don’t let the opportunity slip by; as an icebreaker, bake something and take it over, borrow or loan a power tool, offer to baby-sit, comment on a beautiful plant (they might even offer you seeds!). It’s not too late to reach out and meet your neighbors today.

2. Volunteer to help an elderly neighbor. You can offer to mow their yard, trim a tree or pick up something at the store for them if its too cold or wet for them to get outside.

3. Get involved with the Northwest Neighbors Neighborhood Association. It’s a great way to learn about your neighborhood, meet people and do great things.

4.Practice patient driving skills. Slow down when driving in the neighborhood. Stop your car and let pedestrians cross the street - especially on the walking paths. It will give you and others a sense of peace and safety.

5. Make your neighborhood more secure. Get to know the our local patrol officer, Jim Benson, and review the crime tips from the Rochester Police Department.