Our Support 

The Neighborhood Planning program supports several groups that share our goal of increasing community cohesion and strengthening neighborhood livability. 

City of Rowlett Boards and Commissions

Rowlett Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission (RDEIC) 

The Rowlett City Council created the RDEIC in 2018 with the unique goal of engaging Rowlett's diverse population to improve communication and achieve higher levels of inclusiveness. The RDEIC exists to present the City Council with creative ideas, community feedback, and serve as a sounding board for public policy. Neighborhood Planning serves the RDEIC through:

• Acting as an extension of the Staff liaison, Munal Mauladad, to aid in RDEIC governmental training and meeting facilitation
• Regular attendance at RDEIC meetings
• Guidance on the response to neighborhood needs surrounding the issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Promotion, research, and support of projects that align with the Neighborhood Planning mission and Strategic Plan

Rowlett Community Organizations in Active Disaster Committee (COAD)

COAD serves as the foremost community-driven organization for the City in each phase of disaster: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. It will follow the guiding principles of cooperation, communication, coordination, and collaboration to ensure a synergetic approach toward community resilience.  The Committee is expected to be capable of providing all-hazards support to the community. Neighborhood Planning serves COAD through:

• Identification of neighborhood emergency needs
• Serving as a connecting point from neighborhoods to emergency response 
• Attendance at regular meetings

Partnerships and Affiliations 

Bee City USA

Rowlett is officially a Bee City USA affiliate! We remain committed to increasing the abundance of native plants, providing nest sites, and reducing the use of pesticides through the creation and management of pollinator habitats. Check here for important information on beautification projects in the City of Rowlett. 

Neighborhood Engagement Revitalization Alliance (NERA) 

NERA is an alliance of local municipalities in North Texas who partner to support professionals involved in community engagement and neighborhood revitalization. Together, we host fun and informative programs, like the Tri-City Neighborhood Summit, and HOA Legal Clinic. 

Community Leaders - Have an Idea?  

Neighborhood Planning responds to leaders in the community who make an effort to enhance the quality of life in their neighborhoods. We serve our community through keeping in contact with:

• Homeowner Association Leadership
• Neighborhood Group Leadership
• Crime Watch Groups
• Vocal Residents and Neighbors

If you have an idea for a neighborhood program, event, or initiative that you think would strengthen neighborhood livability and increase community cohesion, Email us at neighborhoodplanning@rowlett.com, or call us at 469-969-2404. Have other questions or comments? Reach out to the Action Center to see which City department would be best suited to handle your question or comment, or submit your ideas on the Community Voice page. 

Non-Profits

Keep Rowlett Beautiful (KRB)

Keep Rowlett Beautiful was established in 1996 with interest from citizens, Rowlett Chamber of Commerce and the City of Rowlett to protect the quality of life in Rowlett. KRB soon became affiliated with Keep Texas Beautiful and Keep America Beautiful and participates in projects and programs with both organizations. Neighborhood Planning serves KRB through:

• Regular attendance at monthly KRB board meetings
• Identification and response to neighborhood-oriented environmental needs
• Promotion and attendance at neighborhood cleanups
• Partnering on environmentally friendly events, programs, and initiatives
• Furthering the efforts of Rowlett's Bee City USA affiliation