You know what's even cooler than a house party? A block party! And, it's easier than you think. To spread the word about this November's transit referendum, we're encouraging our supporters to host block parties on their streets. It's a great opportunity to gather with neighbors and friends and to share the importance of Choose How You Move. 

We're here to help!

We've compiled a list of what you'll need and additional resources below. But we know, it's sometimes easier to talk things through. If you're interested in hosting a block party, join us for a weekly lunch call Tuesdays at noon. If that time doesn't work, schedule a 1-on-1 with Wesley, our advocacy manager. 

What you'll need:

1. An idea. Fall fest, game night, you name it - anything fun will do!
2. A block - outside your house or apartment, work, or favorite organization. 
3. Friends to help you organize (at least one emergency contact).
4. Signatures from your neighbors. You need consent from the houses fronting the closure. 
5. A block party permit. How-to is included below. 
6. $20 once the permit is approved.  
7. Barricades to close the streets. If you have cones and signs, great. If not, we can help you with that. 
8. Spread the word! You're hosting the coolest party in the neighborhood!

Resources 

Here are some resources to get you started:

Permit walkthrough video (6 minutes). Calah, our Open Streets Coordinator, talks you through the permit process.

Link to permit site. We recommend watching the walkthrough video (above) before starting your application. 

Signature sheet template. You can collect signatures this way, or on your phone or paper. As long as you get correct names and addresses and can connect it to your permit application, you're good-to-go.