I moved to Burbank, IL a year ago and have not had an opportunity to get to know all of my neighbors. I recently talked to my neighbors and mentioned that we should organize a block party in order to meet the others on the block and hoepfully begin to form a bond. Much to my surprise, I was informed by others and city hall that block parties are not permitted "at all" in Burbank. I would like to get this changed and help to begin a sense of togetherness in this community. In my past neighborhood, our community benefited from the block parties as it brought us together, and helped create a sense of awareness amongst the neighbors. We had neighbors helping the elderly plow snow in the winter, mow lawns during the summer, and neighbors keeping a lookout for anything out of the norm in the community. There are many other benefits that come from block parties and would love to bring that to my new neighborhood.
In order to get this implemented I will need your help to present my idea to the mayor. I ask that you please sign my petition to get block parties permitted in Burbank, IL.
The momentum for our neighborhoods is real. People are finally tired of being strangers on their own blocks.
Reached 100 supporters
August 21, 2019
39 Comments
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Diana Turner
6 years ago
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Moved to Burbank this spring. My kids and I would love to meet our new neighbors and a block party would be a great way to do that!
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Anonymous
6 years ago
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I also moved here about 15 months ago. I also do not know any neighbors other than the one next door to me (I live on a corner lot), and the one directly across the street from me.
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Angelica Rodriguez
6 years ago
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I moved to Burbank 17yrs ago with my parents. To this day my parents have only got to know the next door neighbors to the left of their house. One family moved in them another loved in and that’s the only ones that talk with them. They have no clue who else lives on the block. I myself moved to a different part of Burbank in 2012. The only neighbors that at least wave to me are the ones across the street. My kids just watch as the other neighbor kids play with each other but we don’t get invited. I think block parties are a great way to bring Burbank neighbors together and get to know each other. It’s sad that I know my aunts neighbors in Chicago more than my own due to block parties every year held on her block.
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Luz Trejo
6 years ago
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19 years living in Burbank and I think this would be a great way to keep our community close.
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Angela Derweesh
6 years ago
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I always organized block parties Where I Lived in the city and when I moved To Burbank My husband Informed me It Was A no I was Upset I wanted To Do One In the summer For neighbors and kids To get to know the block and was sad It Couldn't Happen.
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Crystal Beasley-Arenas
6 years ago
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We have quite a few kids on our block (I have 2 as well) and this would be great to get to know the parents and the others that don't have children. Also, if a child is down my block and something happens to them, the neighbor will know exactly where to bring them or if he/she is doing something they shouldn't be, the neighbors will know where they live to inform the parents. This is a great idea.
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Renee
6 years ago
Would love to have a block party
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Anonymous
6 years ago
Would love it if Burbank would permit block parties.
Get to know new neighbors better.
I moved to Burbank, IL a year ago and have not had an opportunity to get to know all of my neighbors. I recently talked to my neighbors and mentioned that we should organize a block party in order to meet the others on the block and hoepfully begin to form a bond. Much to my surprise, I was informed by others and city hall that block parties are not permitted "at all" in Burbank. I would like to get this changed and help to begin a sense of togetherness in this community. In my past neighborhood, our community benefited from the block parties as it brought us together, and helped create a sense of awareness amongst the neighbors. We had neighbors helping the elderly plow snow in the winter, mow lawns during the summer, and neighbors keeping a lookout for anything out of the norm in the community. There are many other benefits that come from block parties and would love to bring that to my new neighborhood.
In order to get this implemented I will need your help to present my idea to the mayor. I ask that you please sign my petition to get block parties permitted in Burbank, IL.
The momentum for our neighborhoods is real. People are finally tired of being strangers on their own blocks.
Reached 100 supporters
August 21, 2019
39 Comments
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Diana Turner
6 years ago
Featured
Moved to Burbank this spring. My kids and I would love to meet our new neighbors and a block party would be a great way to do that!
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Anonymous
6 years ago
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I also moved here about 15 months ago. I also do not know any neighbors other than the one next door to me (I live on a corner lot), and the one directly across the street from me.
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Angelica Rodriguez
6 years ago
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I moved to Burbank 17yrs ago with my parents. To this day my parents have only got to know the next door neighbors to the left of their house. One family moved in them another loved in and that’s the only ones that talk with them. They have no clue who else lives on the block. I myself moved to a different part of Burbank in 2012. The only neighbors that at least wave to me are the ones across the street. My kids just watch as the other neighbor kids play with each other but we don’t get invited. I think block parties are a great way to bring Burbank neighbors together and get to know each other. It’s sad that I know my aunts neighbors in Chicago more than my own due to block parties every year held on her block.
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Luz Trejo
6 years ago
Featured
19 years living in Burbank and I think this would be a great way to keep our community close.
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Angela Derweesh
6 years ago
Featured
I always organized block parties Where I Lived in the city and when I moved To Burbank My husband Informed me It Was A no I was Upset I wanted To Do One In the summer For neighbors and kids To get to know the block and was sad It Couldn't Happen.
C
Crystal Beasley-Arenas
6 years ago
Featured
We have quite a few kids on our block (I have 2 as well) and this would be great to get to know the parents and the others that don't have children. Also, if a child is down my block and something happens to them, the neighbor will know exactly where to bring them or if he/she is doing something they shouldn't be, the neighbors will know where they live to inform the parents. This is a great idea.
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Renee
6 years ago
Would love to have a block party
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Anonymous
6 years ago
Would love it if Burbank would permit block parties.
Get to know new neighbors better.
Moved to Burbank this spring. My kids and I would love to meet our new neighbors and a block party would be a great way to do that!