Working together

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The foundation of LoveMyHood is built on Kitchener's tradition of working together to make things happen. For many people living in Kitchener, playing an active role in the life of our community isn't a question--it's a passion. Our resident-led, city supported approach encourages each of us to play a part in making our neighbourhoods great.

The City's role

The City of Kitchener is committed to reducing red tape by streamlining our processes and working together to develop best practices. Love My Hood is a corporate priority that involves participation and ownership from many staff groups.

The city has a responsibility to deliver exceptional customer service and keep the values of LoveMyHood at the forefront of everything we do. We also recognize the need to adapt and change as we discover new ways of working together so we can develop a process that works for everyone.

The residents' role

Residents can take the lead in their neighbourhoods by:

Accessing city resources to take action on new ideas and projects.
Strengthening relationships between neighbours by getting involved in neighbourhood programs and services.
Working with city staff through the appropriate processes to get support on projects and ideas.
Sharing feedback with city staff so we can continue to learn and grow.
Being intentional to include everyone in their neighbourhood, and fostering a sense of belonging through all neighbourhood initiatives.

How we can help

Spread out all across the city is a team of staff who are ready to help you do great things in your neighbourhood. Our team consists of the Neighbourhood Development Office, Community Centre Facilitators and other City staff. We can help you:

Navigate grant application processes,
Apply for approvals and permits needed for your project/event,
Enhance and celebrate a common space,
Explore solutions to a local challenge and
Build on your neighbourhood connections and strengths.

City staff contacts

Neighbourhood Development Office 

The Neighbourhood Development Office is the first point of contact for LoveMyHood initiatives and the driving force for the LoveMyHood strategy. We can help you connect with the appropriate staff to get started on a neighbourhood project. The Neighbourhood Development Office also takes the lead on:

Creating new resources and tools to support your efforts
Working behind the scenes to cut red tape that will make it easier for you to make things happen
Administering grants and distributing funds to approved applications
Bringing together partners and residents to work together on shared neighbourhood initiatives
Spreading the #lovemyhood message to get more people involved

To get started on a neighbourhood initiative, contact the Neighbourhood Development Office today.

Community Centre Facilitators

With 15 community centres spread out across our city, there a number of facilitators available to help you plan your project. Learn more about our Community Centres. 

Other City Staff

From Infrastructure Services to Development Services, city staff from across departments work together behind the scenes in support of resident-led projects. Learn more about the City of Kitchener’s Departments.

Have other questions?

For general inquires related to city services and programs, contact the City of Kitchener.

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