Kent Neighborhood Program

With well-established neighborhoods, award winning parks and a great school system the city of Kent is a fantastic community to live and raise a family. The Neighborhood Program was created to promote and sustain an environment that is responsive to resident involvement while building partnerships between the City and its residents. Neighborhoods develop connections with City staff and community resources when they become "Officially Recognized" through the Neighborhood Program. 

Neighborhood Councils

Neighborhood Councils are an organized group that can vary in size with defined geographical boundaries.  The formation of a council contributes to improve communication which provides an opportunity for residents to participate in the civic process. 

  

Neighborhood Recognition

The City wants to recognize the unique neighborhoods in the community and support their health and vitality.  Neighborhood Recognition happens once an application to become an Officially Recognized Kent Neighborhood has been completed and accepted.  Currently, there are 21 Officially Recognized Neighborhoods that each have neighborhood contacts and City liasion. 

 

 

 

 

    

An Officially Recognized Neighborhood will recieve from the City:

• A City employee who works directly with your neighborhood and provides a link to the departments and services of the City  
• Access to matching grant funds for projects and communications  
• Leadership workshops and training  
• Information about your neighborhood, as it pertains to the Neighborhood Program, on the City's web site  
• Publicity for neighborhood events on Channel 21, the City's cable access station, as they pertain to the Neighborhood Program    

Neighborhood councils quarterly across the City share ideas on various subjects. Talk with others on your block or friends and neighbors who would enjoy having a better neighborhood and would want to form a neighborhood council.

 

  

Neighborhoods in Motion

 

Have you ever wondered what the Neighborhood Program is all about and how Recognized Neighborhood Councils have benefited from being involved.  Take a look at the newest series of videos highlighting unique neighborhoods.

Tudor Square Neighborhood Council 

The Lakes at Kent Neighborhood Council 

 

 

     

  

 

                             

  Neighborhood Brochure (PDF, 135KB) 

 

Neighborhood News

Neighborhood Councils Receive Grant Money for Projects 

 

Take a look at some past Neighborhood Workshops 

 

You and your neighbors can restore natural areas within your own neighborhood. Learn the process of weeding out invasive plants and replacing them with native foliage. Before any work is done on your property, make sure you have the right form - the Critical Areas Reviews Application! 

 

 

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