Community Engagement

Community Enhancement and Compliance is committed to providing quality service to neighbors and neighborhood programs. 

  • Promote community involvement
  • Strengthen the relationship between neighborhoods and City Staff
  • Provide education to help our neighbors enjoy a great quality of life.

Working together we can have a healthy, engaged, and safe place to live!

Contact Us

  1. Olivia Demings

    Community Enhancement Coordinator
    Email Me

Request a Speaker

Interested in having a City staff member at your meeting? 

Request a Community Enhancement and Compliance speaker. *

*subject to availability. 

Submit or Update Your Association

You can now update your neighborhood association information online.

Community Enhancement Events and Resources

Selection an event or program for more information:


Environmental Education

Upcoming virtual classes

The City of Anna hosts environmental and gardening education classes through a partnership with Rooted-In. All classes are virtual and begin at 6:30 pm.


Upcoming in-person classes

Together with Grace Place Community Garden, we host gardening basics classes. Classes will be held in March and June of 2023. 

  • June 10 - 10 a.m. : The Buzz About Vegetables - Planting for Happy Bees
  • June 10 - 11 a.m. : Kee-kind; Learn all About Bees, Kid friendly, interactive learning

Classes are free and open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by a parent.
 

Lunch and Learns

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, taught by Anna Police Officer Bianco:

May 17, 12 p.m.


Texas A&M Agri-Life classes:

June 14, 12 p.m.

Summer Lawn Care

July 26, 12 p.m.

Preparing your Lawn for Fall


All classes are located at the Anna Municipal Complex.



Community Leadership Meetings

Community Leadership Meetings (350 x 350 px)

Neighborhood Engagement will host monthly leadership meetings for leaders within the various communities in the city. City staff from multiple departments will attend these meetings to provide updates and answer questions.

Meetings are held on the first Monday of the month* at 6pm at the Anna Municipal Complex. If you are interested in attending please email Olivia.

*If the first Monday is a holiday, the meeting will be held on the first Tuesday.

Veteran's Recognition Program

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With this initiative we strive to highlight those who have served in the Armed Forces and provide a way for the City and Neighbors to thank them.

Signs will be available for pick up beginning October 16th until November 10th at the Community Enhancement and Compliance Office. *

*while supplies last.

If you are unable to pick-up, a sign can be delivered to you. Please contact us.

We Notice!

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Property of the Month Photo
Property of the Month Photo

The We Notice! initiative serves to recognize a property in the City of Anna that has gone the extra mile to show pride of ownership. Each month Neighborhood Services will select a property to recognize for their effort and role in keeping Anna beautiful.

Pop-up Beautification Days


The Community Enhancement and Compliance division could be hosting a beautification day in your neighborhood! During this time, a dumpster will be provided for bulk trash*. 

Staff will be onsite with promotional items and to answer any questions.

During this event a special project will be identified in advance that volunteers will assist with.

 *Please note some items are restricted. 

Love where you live shirt

Community Building Resources

block party trailer

Crime Watch

How to Start a Neighborhood Watch

Engaging Neighbors

Neighborhood Engagement Ideas

Block Parties!

Reserve the Block Party Trailer

Block Party Fillable Invitation