Welcoming Neighbourhoods
Welcoming Neighbourhoods is a way to build a culture of community connection, one neighbourly conversation at a time.
Help make your neighbourhood a place where people know and help each other, celebrate together, and work as a team to make your community a better place to live.
We can help you build strong neighbourhoods where:
- Residents feel more connected to their neighbourhoods
- Residents feel safe and more connected to neighbours on their block and in their neighbourhood
- Residents get involved in their neighbourhood activities
- Residents foster an environment of care for one another
If you’ve moved to a new neighbourhood or looking for opportunities to get more involved, here are some ways to get started:
- Say "hi" to your neighbours and introduce yourself.
- Search the Internet to see if your neighbourhood has any active groups or a Facebook page to join.
- Visit your local library to see if there are any activities going on in your neighbourhood.
- Volunteer for a local organization or cause you feel strongly about. Volunteering is a great way to meet others with similar interests and make your community a better place.
- Plan a group activity such as a block party, yard sale or donation drive. Talk to your neighbours or circulate flyers to get other involved.
- See if there is something you can start up like a neighbourhood association, Facebook page, babysitting co-op etc. The possibilities are endless.
The City of Coquitlam has a number of programs you can participate in that also help you get to know your neighbours.
Adopt-a-Street
Adopt a street on your own or with a group and keep it free from trash and debris. For more information visit the Adopt-a-Street Program page.
Adopt-a-Trail
Help keep local trails beautiful and litter-free, on your own or with a group. For more information, visit the Adopt-a-Trail Program page.
Block Watch
This Coquitlam Royal Canadian Mounted Police program encourages neighbours to keep an eye on each other’s homes and report suspicious activity to the police. For more information, visit the Coquitlam RCMP website.
Become a Snow Angel
Volunteer to help those who have difficulty keeping their sidewalks clear of snow and ice in the winter. For more information, visit the Snow Angels page.
Bad Seed
Invasive plants kill native plants and destroy Coquitlam’s beautiful natural habitat. We need your help to stop the introduction and spread of garden plants that can be harmful to people, animals and ecosystems.
From spring to fall, we have a number of "weed pull" events to help get rid of these plants from our parks and city spaces. For more information, visit the Invasive Species page.
Neighbourhood Small Grants
Do you have an idea for a low-cost project that will help make Coquitlam safer, stronger or more connected? Applications for Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) between $50 and $500 are accepted each spring. The grants support projects in Coquitlam that bring people together, tackle social isolation and build a stronger community. For more information, visit the Neighbourhood Small Grants page.
Host a Block Party
A block party is a gathering of neighbours who want to connect and celebrate their community. It’s a great way to get to know your neighbours, build new friendships, and enhance the safety and awareness of your neighbourhood. For more information, visit the Block Parties page.
City-Wide Garage Sale
Get together with your neighbour and participate in the City-Wide garage sale held each spring. The City will promote registered garage sale participants at no cost.
Join Us at Neighbourhood Nights
Join your neighbours at this series of free family events held in parks across Coquitlam once a week throughout the summer. For more information, visit the Neighbourhood Nights page.
Park Spark
Lend your expertise or your experience to help bring a local park alive. For more information, visit the Park Spark page.
Inspiration Garden & Community Gardens
Stop by the City’s teaching garden and learn about local plants or participate in a workshop. Check out the City’s community gardens and see what your neighbours have growing! For more information, visit the Inspiration Garden page.
Good Neighbours Make Great Neighbourhoods
It only takes a little effort to be a good neighbour:
- Keep your property looking nice including mowing the lawn, maintaining the garden and buildings and repairing the fencing.
- Be mindful of noise that may annoy your neighbours including music and barking dogs.
- Do not litter in common spaces, our parks and outdoor spaces - this includes cigarette butts.
- Help mobility-challenged neighbours with tasks like moving their lawn, setting out their garbage carts, or shovelling their walkway when it snows.
- Do not throw household trash into park or street garage cans.
- Ensure your dog has a licence and only let it play free in an off-leash area. Don’t forget to pick up your dog’s waste and dispose of it in the trash.
City Links
- City Council
- City of Coquitlam Archives
- Community Grants
- Community Plans, including Neighbourhood Plans
- Coquitlam Public Library
- Hosting Festivals and Special Events
Community Associations
Northwest
Northeast
Southeast
- Meadowbrooke Community Association
Southwest
- Maillardville Residents Association (Email)
- Place Maillardville
- Société Francophone de Maillardville (Facebook)
Burquitlam
- Austin Heights Business Improvement Association
- Burquitlam Community Association
- Mundy Park Community Association (Email)
- Oakdale Neighbourhood Association (Facebook)