Neighborhood Workshop and Awards

Tempe is full of residents, civic organizations and businesses that help strengthen the community through neighborhood outreach and involvement. Now is your chance to publicly recognize and thank them. The annual Neighborhood Awards presents the perfect opportunity to honor: residents who put the “neighbor” in our neighborhoods; properties that contribute to neighborhoods through renovations, improvement projects, impeccable maintenance or holiday décor; and residents who recognize alleys behind their homes are their responsibility and keep them neat and tidy.

Workshop schedule and registration form

Topic 1: Town-Gown Relationships
Learn about programs that ASU and the city offer individually and collaboratively to be good neighbors and successful community members.

Topic 2: Sustainability in the Community
Hear what’s happening to make our community more sustainable and how we can all make changes to decrease our carbon footprint. Provide input about Tempe’s sustainability priorities moving forward. Led by Vice Mayor Onnie Shekerjian, with a guest speaker from ASU’s Global Institute for Sustainability.

Topic 3: Hands-On in the Escalante Community Garden
Build community and connections through gardening. Explore the history of this community garden and harvest some tips and recommendations to start your own. Learn from Dave Tally, Community Garden Coordinator, and Master Gardener Raul Puente Martinez.

Topic 4: Neighborhood Leadership & Community Building
Listen in on a panel discussion of neighborhood activists and leaders sharing lessons learned, resources and ideas. Get inspiration for your neighborhood efforts.