Neighborhood Initiatives and Environmental Services

About

As of July 1, 2022, the name of the Neighborhood Initiatives Program has changed to the Neighborhood Initiatives and Environmental Services (NIES) program. The program continues to provide capacity-building support, project consultation and acts as a connector between neighborhoods, communities, public and regulatory agencies, and the City. NIES functions are to promote community solutions, capacity building, and civic engagement in addressing environmental justice challenges within the City as identified in the General Plan. NIES will champion the important work and collaboration ahead regarding the framework and next steps for the implementation phases that focus on improving the environmental health, sustainability, and quality of life for disadvantaged communities and the overall City of Santa Ana.

View the NIES stats support provided for July 2023 - June 2024.

Values and principles

Neighborhood Initiatives and Environmental Services functions are to promote community solutions, capacity building, and civic engagement in addressing environmental justice challenges within the City as identified in the General Plan.  Residents have the ability to be informed about items affecting their neighborhood and opportunities to improve their community.

Our programs

Our programs are designed to promote and facilitate City wide community engagement.