This Resource Library is a compilation of neighborhood documents, along with other selected capacity building and outreach materials. There are three sections.

New Neighborhood Profile Tool.  

A Neighborhood Profile Tool is available to accompany the Norfolk’s Wonderful Neighborhoods - Free Profile Tools video on YouTube.  

Community Building Resources

Social interactions are critical to building a strong community. Good neighbors know and are friendly to each other. The more often a neighborhood gets together for fun, the more unified they will be when issues arise.

• Tools and Safety Tips for Virtual Engagement
• Parliamentary Procedure for Civic Leagues (PDF)
• Notes from Bylaws Course (PDF)
• Good Financial Management and Fundraising Notes (PDF)
• Becoming a 501(c)4 or 501(c)3 Presentation (PDF)
• Good Neighbor Guide (PDF)
• Creating a Neighborhood Communications Plan (PDF)
• Curb Appeal Booklet (PDF)
• Neighbors Building Neighborhoods Booklet (PDF)
• Recruiting and Retaining Resident Volunteers (PDF)

Neighborhood Standards

Neighborhood standards are the voluntary appearance & behavioral characteristics for which a group of neighbors strive.

• Common Code Violations brochure (PDF)
• Olde Huntersville Community Standards door hanger (PDF)
• East Ocean View Yard of the Month newsletter promotion (PDF)
• Fairmount Park Welcome Pack, Grass and Nuisance Reminders (2010) (PDF)
• Ballentine Welcome Post-card (PDF)
• Funny Embrace Your Neighborhood Video from Durham
• Marketing Your Neighborhood - Center for Community Progress
• Other neighborhoods across Norfolk make welcome packets.
• Have additional good ideas or examples? Email them to Jim Herbst

Housing and Real Estate

• Working with Developers 5 Minute Video
• Working with Developers Tip Sheet for Neighborhood Organizations (PDF)
• Norfolk Cottage and Ranch Plan Book
• Norfolk Narrow Lot House Plan Catalog
• Pattern Book for Norfolk Neighborhoods
• Home Maintenance Guide (PDF)

Discovering Your Neighborhood Story

• Neighborhood Histories on Norfolk.gov
• Sargeant Memorial Collection at Slover Library
• NRHA and NRHA historical photos
• Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander, a professor at NSU shared several resources including the Waterways to Freedom:  A Railroad that Ran on Water brochure/map and presentation.