Council of Neighbors and Organizations

About

MissionNeighborhoods are the building blocks of cities and counties, and the basic unit of democracy. The Council of Neighbors and Organizations (CONO) protects and preserves neighborhoods within the Pikes Peak region by educating, assisting and encouraging them to create strong, tolerant and diverse communities. CONO addresses neighborhood issues and concerns and aids neighborhoods in working with government, and public and private organizations to strengthen the public process and to improve the quality of life for all. VisionCONO works to be a strong, diverse organization recognized throughout the Pikes Peak region as an impartial neighborhood representative serving the needs of neighborhoods, building community and increasing the capacity of local governments and public and private organizations to resolve community issues. GoalsStrengthen the public process to be sure that all public decisions allow for participation by all citizens; Build the capacity, resources, and leadership of neighborhood associations to improve and strengthen their communities through education, local involvement and technical assistance; Encourage neighborhoods to be inclusive and diverse involving all their neighbors, local businesses, local governments and other community-minded organizations; Represent the common needs and desires of neighborhoods to local governments and public and private organizations.

Service area

Serves the business city