Lakewood's Community Development Department preserving neighborhoods
Caring for its neighborhoods has been a community tradition from the day the first residents moved into the new homes of Lakewood in the summer of 1950. Today, half a century later, neighborhood values are the same, but community resources have expanded to meet changing needs.
Older residents need landscape and home repair assistance. Landlords and managers of rental units need training in property upkeep and, in some cases, toughened enforcement of city maintenance standards. Good neighbors who show their pride in Lakewood through exemplary landscaping and maintenance should be recognized for their contributions to their community.
The Lakewood Online Neighborhoods section gathers together the programs, services, and city policies that are preserving Lakewood's neighborhood quality of life:
New, tougher property maintenance standards and expanded crime and nuisance property abatement.
Loans for eligible homeowners to clean up and fix up declining properties.
Grants to seniors and the disabled with modest maintenance needs, with the work performed for them.
Volunteer opportunities for teens and serviced club members to help the elderly and disabled with home maintenance projects.
Lakewood Beautiful awards for Lakewood's most beautiful homes.
