Marysville neighborhood commits to building neighbor culture

Published 1:30 am Friday, April 12, 2024

In a time when so many of us live our lives through the media, the Pinewood Neighbors in Marysville are actively working to connect face-to-face and create what we call a “neighbor culture” in our community. Neighbor culture:

​Takes commitment to “place” seriously.

​Is inclusive, welcoming, and personal; every neighbor belongs.

Focuses on identifying and sharing each neighbor’s strengths, interests, gifts, and talents.

Provides regular opportunities for coming together in diverse, face-to-face, multigenerational activities.

Creates opportunities and takes responsibility.

Proactively thinks and plans for the long-term.

Is self-organizing rather than imposed.

Is nonpartisan.

Is accessible.

Is committed to broadening our perspectives by actively listening to and learning from each other.

Cultivates an ethic of mutual respect.

Places special priority on nurturing our children.

Is there a “neighbor culture” where you live? If not, will you be the one to make it happen?

Jim Strickland

Marysville