Keeping citizens engaged in government and community-building processes is a challenge for cities across the country.  While the local governments grapple with the challenges associated with limited resources, the City of Garland is committed to fostering stakeholder involvement by providing training, resources, and direction to enhance the ability of residents to make a positive difference in their individual neighborhoods.

Education and Training
Garland Neighborhood Management Academy (GNMA): GNMA exists to provide community stakeholders with the tools to actively engage in the municipal government process and to manage neighborhood growth and change GNMA increases awareness of city services and programs, provides leadership training, strengthens communications, and increases knowledge of the basic tools that enhance the vitality of our community.  Garland stakeholders may register for classes online at www.GarlandVitalNeighborhoods.org , http://play.garlandparks.com/play, or call 972-205-2108. 
 
Neighborhood Organizing Guide [pdf]: This guide provides information on a variety of important issues related to organizing a neighborhood. 
 
Neighborhood Resource Guide [pdf]: This guide is a comprehensive source for information on city services, programs, grants, as well as information on private and non-profit community organizations and service providers.
 
Neighborhood Summit: The purpose of the annual Summit is to communicate overarching themes affecting our City’s basic building blocks – neighborhoods.  The City of Garland seeks to build bridges among stakeholders, assist stakeholders in discovering resources and partnership opportunities, and motivate our community to move toward a common vision – a great city. 
  
 
  
Additional Resources
Neighborhood Toolbox
Who Do I Call? Magnet[pdf]
Good Neighbor Checklist[pdf]
Good Neighbor Commandments[pdf] 
Neighborhood Management Test[pdf]
Who Do I Call? Magnet[pdf]
  
 
For information on the Strategy for Vital Neighborhoods, click here.