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Becoming an engaged neighbor should be a celebrated way of life.

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At Engaged Neighbor Project, we believe that being an engaged neighbor is essential for building strong communities. Our free newsletter provides valuable insights, articles, and resources that help you connect with your neighbors. Published bi-weekly, it features expert advice and local events that foster a sense of belonging. Recognized by Neighborhoods USA as the best educational digital newsletter on neighboring for five consecutive years, our newsletter is your go-to source for staying informed. Subscribe today and start making a difference in your neighborhood!

About THE Engaged Neighbor PROJECT

About

We Are Neighbors Blog

We Are Neighbors Blog

Learn about how David Burton launched this program in 2018.  Then connect with David on LinkedIn to get updated information about neighboring.

We Are Neighbors Blog

We Are Neighbors Blog

We Are Neighbors Blog

Find over 600 articles on the We Are Neighbors Blog. With over 10,000 page views monthly this blog is popular. Start learning today on David Burton's blog.

Become Engaged

We Are Neighbors Blog

Become Engaged

Read the "Engaged Neighbor Principles" and take the pledge.  You might also enjoy reading about this year's Most Engaged Neighbors here.

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Becoming Engaged

Neighboring Holidays

Neighboring Holidays

Join our Facebook community, enroll in our award winning Neighboring 101 class, or link to other neighboring efforts.

Neighboring Holidays

Neighboring Holidays

Neighboring Holidays

Neighbor-focused holidays like Missouri Good Neighbor Week provide a special opportunity to celebrate engaged neighbors.

Books and Research

Neighboring Holidays

Books and Research

See David Burton’s literature review of neighboring books or find him on Good Reads and see his reviews.

Publications, Communication and MORE

Books Available

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Award-winning author David L. Burton turns his attention to neighboring in 2026. See his author's page on Amazon to access his available books.

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Subscribe to the Engaged Neighbor Newsletter. Named best digital neighboring newsletter in America by Neighborhoods USA five years running. 

Awards & Podcasts

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Awards & Podcasts

The Engaged Neighbor Program has many awards. Almost as good is being on a podcast. Here are links to podcasts featuring the Engaged Neighbor Project.

Contact DAVID BURTON

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Would you like to visit on the topic of neighboring and how it can help your family, neighborhood and community? Contact David Burton to schedule a phone call or Zoom. David is also available for group presentations in person or via Zoom. 

Engaged Neighbor Project

2400 South Scenic Avenue, Springfield, Missouri 65807, United States

burtond@missouri.edu

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