This document describes problem solving tasks, organizational strategies and programs found to be effective. It contains a “basic program” or compliment of services that each agency offers as a “basic package.” The needs of the neighborhood are paramount and the services offered should be tailored to these needs. The ways communities and cities can work together to improve neighborhoods are endless. In the interest of concise guidelines, this document attempts to keep the solutions to complex neighborhood problems relatively simple while keeping central the vision of exceptional neighborhood quality of life.