Neighborhood Engagement Office (NEO)

What We Do

The Mayor’s Neighborhood Engagement Office (NEO) is the City of New Orleans government’s permanent commitment to public participation in government decision-making and a mechanism to create opportunities for dialogue, information sharing, partnership, and action with neighborhood residents, leaders, and organizations.

NEO promotes neighborhood participation and information-sharing between City government and the public in order to foster greater neighborhood partnership and communication with City departments and agencies to promote positive outcomes and ultimately to improve a neighborhood’s quality of life.

Mayor's Neighborhood Engagement Office

(504) 658-4980 Email Mayor's Neighborhood Engagement Office
1300 Perdido St. New Orleans City Hall, 8th Floor, Suite 8E15 New Orleans, LA 70112

Coffee on Your Corner

Join us at a local venue in your neighborhood for coffee with City officials who will share information about programs, initiatives, and operations. Coffee on Your Corner brings City government directly to you in a convenient, casual setting.

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Community Office Hours

This program enables City Hall to be accessible and helpful to more residents within neighborhoods.

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Civic Leadership Academy

Held every Spring and every Fall, Civic Leadership Academy (CLA) is an engaging 8-week program that provides residents with an in-depth look at City government.

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CleanUpNOLA

CleanUpNOLA is a comprehensive, coordinated initiative combining the efforts of multiple City departments and the community to make New Orleans shine.

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Neighborhood Engagement is on the Map!

Take a look at everywhere we have been in 2024 by clicking the link below. We have held a number of events and programs last year, including community clean-ups, faith-based events, community meetings, roundtables, and more.

We look forward to visiting even more areas of the city in 2025!

Neighborhood Engagement On the Map

Upcoming Events

Neighborhood Spotlight: Ms. Claudia Celestand

September 8, 2025

by Sarah R Pannia

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City Hall Spotlight: Ms. Kahlida Lloyd

August 11, 2025

by Sarah R Pannia

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Senior Citizen Spotlight: Mr. Marion J Spencer Sr.

September 8, 2025

by Sarah R Pannia

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Neighborhood Engagement Office
Latest News

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December 16, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

CITY OF NEW ORLEANS ANNOUNCES OPEN APPLICATIONS FOR POLICE COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARDS

The City of New Orleans and New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) today announced open enrollment for Police Community Advisory Board (PCAB) membership.

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September 19, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

New Absentee Ballot Instructions

Changes to the Absentee Mail In Ballot are currently in effect. 

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August 1, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

All In Treme Back to School Fair

As NEO’s fourth installment of its “Neighborhood Cares Initiative” this year, the Mayor’s Neighborhood Engagement Office (NEO) held its largest Back-To-School Fair to date on this past Friday, August 1st, at the Treme Rec Center, an impactful community initiative designed to help students prepare for the upcoming school year. The event drew thousands of residents for a day filled with resources.

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July 23, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

Past Neighborhood Cares Initiatives

On Saturday, May 24th, the Mayor's Neighborhood Engagement Office (NEO) held the second Neighborhood Cares Initiative Community Day of 2025 at Eastshore Playground.

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July 23, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

NCI: Norwood Thompson

On Saturday, March 22nd, the Mayor's Neighborhood Engagement Office (NEO) held the first Neighborhood Cares Initiative Community Day of 2025 in Gert Town. 

Over 75 volunteers spent the morning participating in park improvements and cleaning the community, collecting over 50 trash bags, and cleaning 20 catch basins.  City departments  cut over 17 overgrown lots, filled 98 potholes, removed 15 abandoned vehicles and cleared dumping sites throughout the neighborhood.

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July 23, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

Love Your City: Citywide Cleanup

On Saturday, February 1st and Sunday, February 2nd, the Mayor’s Neighborhood Engagement Office along with the Department of Public Works held a two-day Love Your City: Citywide Cleanup event.

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