These helpful how-to guides aim to support neighbours and their efforts to build strong, connected neighbourhoods. Check out the lists below, to find important information.
Stay tuned for new how-to guides. The neighbourhoods team is always interested in developing new resources to support neighbours. If you notice a topic that is missing from this list or have questions, connect with neighbourhoods@waterloo.ca.
Connecting with neighbours
- Becoming a neighbourhood connector
- Being neighbourly
- Creating connections in multi-unit buildings
- Managing a neighbourhood Facebook group
- Supporting and encouraging an inclusive community
- Starting a neighbourhood association
- Welcoming new neighbours
Important information for neighbours
- Becoming a prepared neighbourhood
- Being a good landlord
- Being a good tenant
- New students in Waterloo
- New to Waterloo
- Preventing and working through neighbourhood conflict
- Responding to hate-motivated incidents
- Student guide to housing
- Understanding urban planning in Waterloo
- Understanding Waterloo bylaws
Organizing events, activities, and projects
- Funding and organizing projects in parks
- Painting streets and sidewalks
- Planning a neighbourhood event
- Planning an outdoor movie night
- Using neighbourhood streets and sidewalks for events
Supporting neighbourhood programs
- Operating a community vegetable garden
- Operating an outdoor rink
- Starting a community vegetable garden
- Starting an outdoor rink
More resources for neighbours
Other teams at the City of Waterloo also develop guides for neighbours. Check out the resources included below: