Department of Neighborhood Engagement
The Department of Neighborhood Engagement (DONE) was established by Mayor Danene Sorace to invest in and actively work with residents and their neighborhoods. DONE connects neighborhoods with City of Lancaster departments, programs, and partner resources to create solutions and improve the quality of life for all City of Lancaster residents. The Department of Neighborhood Engagement creates opportunities for dialogue, learning, partnership, civic leadership building, and action between the City government and neighborhood residents.
Department Divisions
Lancaster Office of Promotion (LOOP)
May is Mayor’s Neighborhood Month!
The City of Lancaster is proud to partner with community groups and community organizations across the city to present Mayor’s Neighborhood Month! From block parties to treasured traditions like Open Streets, this May the City of Lancaster will come alive with celebrations of our residents and the neighborhoods they call home.
Starting a Neighborhood Group
- How to Start a Neighborhood Group (PDF)
- How to Plan a Block Party (PDF)
- Meeting Sign In Sheet (DOCX)
- Block Party Flyer Template (DOCX)
- City Hall Printable Who to Call List (PDF)
Maps & Resources
Press for Love Your Block
- 10 cities selected for Love Your Block neighborhood restoration funding – July 17, 2018
- Reclaiming Shared Space through City-to-Citizen Collaboration – February 25, 2021
- Love Your Block Gives Cities a Leg Up in COVID-19 Response – March 8, 2021
- Data Points Episode #67 – Love Your Block in Lancaster, PA – April 1, 2021
- 5 Lessons from Lancaster’s fresh spin on local government – August 2–September 13, 2021
Staff
Staff