Wednesday, May 10, 2006

Creekside Pride

Creekside is a community of wonderful diversity and promise. And it is wonderful to see so many neighbors taking pride in our community. However, it only takes the actions of a few individuals to ruin the efforts of the group. We all have to do our part to make this community the safe, clean, and beautiful place it can be.
Why are neighborhoods like Land Park, East Sacramento and Natomas Park such desirable places to live? Why have the home values in those communities continued to climb while those in our community have leveled off and dropped? It is because the residents in those neighborhoods have set a standard for their community that inspires it to be great. They have made a commitment to doing a few "little things" that make a big difference.
Help Creekside become the community we know it can be by doing a few of these "little things."
  1. Maintain your lawn and property. This is the single biggest statement a community says about its character, its values, and its pride. Overgrown lawns and weeds are not only a haven for unwanted pests, but are also a significant fire hazard.
  2. Park in your garage (or at least your driveway). Vehicles parked on the side of the street can obstruct the view of small children playing.
  3. Obey speed limits and traffic signs.
  4. Keep noise levels down after 10pm. Our properties are just feet apart from each other, and the sound carries easily into the homes of others. Especially on beautiful summer nights when we open our windows to let the warm breezes in. Respect your neighbors by keeping the noise down.
  5. Keep parks and public spaces clean. We are fortunate to have beautifully landscaped parks and trails surrounding our community. Encourage your entire family to use trash and recycle bins.

This section is something we are going to call "Creekside Pride." Take a moment to share the things that you see happening in our community that make you feel proud to call this place home.