What is a Good Neighbor Agreement?

A good neighbor agreement is one tool that neighbors can use to address issues of common concern with buisnesses, institutions, and organizations. Good neighbor agreements are non-binding and are flexible. They can serve as a platform for people to come together to talk about issues, and provide an avenue for an ongoing relationship between neighbors and businesses.

For an overview: Good Neighbor Agreement Presentation

Tips and notes from SE Uplift's Good Neighbor Agreement Workshop on November 14, 2012.

Examples of Good Neighbor Agreements

Good Neighborhood Agreements can be reached with a number of different types of businesses, institutions and organizations. Here are a few examples of good neighbor agreements by category:

• Restaurant, Bar, Cafe
• Convience Store
• City Bureau
• Non-Profit Organization
• Industrial Company

Additional Resources

• Office of Neighborhood Involvement Crime Prevention: Your crime prevention coordinator can provide assistance with developing a good neighbor agreement.
• Office of Neighborhood Involvement Liquor License Program: Can assist with issues related to alcohol.
• Resolutions Northwest: Offers free mediation services to help neighbors and businesses work through their issues.