Nanaimo is a community of unique neighbourhoods. In some neighbourhoods, community volunteers run neighbourhood associations and other groups like Block Watch Programs. Neighbourhood associations can play an important role by representing the views of their residents on different interests including parks, recreation, traffic safety, planning, environmental protection and development proposals. These groups can also help build healthy neighbourhoods by running programs, community projects or special events. Block Watch Programs focused on community safety work on a smaller scale than neighbourhood areas at the street/block level.

As part of the REIMAGINE Nanaimo process, the City of Nanaimo reviewed how it works with neighbourhood associations.

To learn more about this review please see the background information tab below.

To find an active neighbourhood association or block watch in your area, please see the neighbourhood association and block watch program pages on the City website.