Loveland Neighborhood Association

Loveland Neighborhood Association

HOW WE GOT STARTED

Beginning in the Summer of 2007, while walking the streets, a resident began to engage neighbors in discussions about neighborliness and the benefits of becoming friends and acquaintances rather than strangers.

It was revealed that our district is bounded on all four sides by established neighborhood associations, yet somehow the Loveland and Cedar Hills areas have no organization to promote and represent their collective interests.

After encountering uniformly enthusiastic responses to a proposal of forming an association, several individuals were invited to attend an exploratory meeting in early September, 2007 (Over 30 homeowners attended). Two follow-up meetings were later held at which about 7 interested individuals and potential board members attended.

A meeting was also held with the Loveland Elementary School principal and the Loveland Community Club president. They were both very supportive of the proposed neighborhood association and offered the school facilities as a meeting site whenever needed.

The school is the only institution within the association's street boundaries, and the superintendent strives to make each Westside school a service hub for all the residents of its neighborhood.

Thus, an interim group of officers has taken the first steps to organize the Loveland Neighborhood Association by registering it as a formal group with the Mayor's office on November 9, 2007.

About our association

PURPOSE OF THE ASSOCIATION

To enhance and improve the quality of civic life by encouraging communication and relationships among neighbors, in matters of social exchange, collaboration, public services, environmental protection and crime prevention by fostering "Neighborhood Watch" groups.

Our neighborhood organization exists to facilitate informal sharing, and also to provide a collective voice for residents regarding issues of neighborhood safety, comfort and appearance.

HISTORY

Loveland refers to the sector platted in 1922 by Archibald J. Love, who built his home at 8419 Loveland Drive, west of the 1932 Loveland School site. He operated a 130 acre dairy farm whose original boundaries include the northern half of our neighborhood district. Cedar Hills is the official city platte name for the southern half between Shirley St. and West Center Road.