NACOK Calendar of Events
Neighborhood Alliance Leadership Academy application period
Friday, November 22 - Monday, February 3, 2025
Applications are NOW OPEN for the 2025 cohort of Neighborhood Alliance Leadership Academy!
Our nine-course program is a way to gain knowledge and insight about building great neighborhoods. Whether you want to learn more about how to become a neighborhood champion, better advocate for your community and its needs, or even how the city is funded, this is your chance to apply for just that! Learn more about NALA and apply before our February 3 deadline at the button below
Homes, Communities, Futures: OKC's 2025 Consolidated Plan
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | 6-8pm
Virtual workshop
Join Neighborhood Alliance of Central Oklahoma from 6-8pm on Tuesday, January 21 for a virtual workshop on OKC’s Consolidated Plan! There will be a brief presentation by Ben Davis, Principal Planner for the City's Housing and Community Development Division, followed a chance to provide input on community needs for the next five years for the Consolidated Plan; this includes grants for affordable housing and community needs, as well as some homeless resources.
The Consolidated Plan outlines the City’s housing and community development needs, which then inform priorities for four major HUD grant programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA).
Designing Safer Spaces: CPTED 101
Tuesday, Febuary 18, 2025 | 6-8pm
OKCPD Southwest Division (5501 S Portland Ave, OKC, OK 73112)
It might be winter now, but February is when many begin to think about yard work and landscaping projects they’d like to tackle in the spring. Curb appeal and aesthetics are typically top of mind when making these choices, but did you know that plants, lighting, and even fencing can impact the safety of your home and neighborhood?
Join NACOK and OKCPD on February 18 at 6pm for a workshop on four Crime Prevention Through Enivronmental Design principles! This free course will be taught by Sgt. Michael Miller and Sgt. Brad Gilmore at the OKCPD Southwest Division located at 5501 S Portland. Attendees will walk away with a better understanding of how thoughtful design choices can reduce crime and increase safety.