block association

American  

noun

1. an association of residents of a city block who work together to maintain a safe and attractive neighborhood.

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Etymology

Origin of block association

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

They were the president and vice president of our block association where I lived.

From Washington Post

As for Mr. Mcdougal, a block association led by half a dozen of his neighbors turned down his request for a letter of support, in part because Ms. Lewis had already approached them.

From New York Times

Wilson immediately got involved in bettering the community, becoming the president and co-founder of the Historic Anacostia Block Association.

From Washington Post

No wonder there’s conflict among the residents of Oak Street in “Block Association Project,” a new interactive show from the Actors Theater of Louisville that works hard to usher us into its fictional suburb, but struggles to articulate its thoughts on political action and democracy.

From New York Times

In my group a couple with a new puppy named Sato were vocal about what they thought community meant and how they thought the Block Association should work.

From New York Times