In Your Hood

Sometimes the greatest security your home can have is a neighbour. The appreciation of the people that live in your neighbourhood may be realised in a time of great need.

So we suggest the following Neighbourhood Practice: Consider, Create a Contingency Plan, Factor in Worse Case Scenarios and Maintain Communication.

Consider the noise in your neighbourhood. Mowing, drilling, building, sawing, playing loud music, holding large noisy parties before 10am or after 10pm - can really impact on a neighbour's wellbeing.

Consider the parking impact on your Neighbourhood. Visitors, Party Guests, Tradespeople or teenage children adding extra cars to your 2 car household can all at times overflow onto your neighbours space.

Consider the parking impact on your Neighbourhood. You may work in a tiny little street in the inner city where cars are lined up and down both sides of the street with barely enough room to move. Take the bus, park a few blocks away and walk - the exercise wouldnt hurt. Plan client meetings for a local cafe. Create alternatives and get creative!

Consider creating a community in your Neighbourhood. Become a Safe House, Hold street Parties, introduce yourself, look out for each other, establish a pet feeding or walking service, hold gardening BBQs and help out elderley or ill neighbours with daily chores. Look after your neighbours mail, garden and pets while they are away. Ask your neighbours about the history of your street and your neighbourhood and create a history book for your local library.



Value and appreciate your neighbourhood as it is and it will become what you want!