

North End Neighborhood Association Board
North End Neighborhood Association board members are volunteers who plan and attend monthly neighborhood meetings, committee meetings, events, and fundraisers on behalf of the North End.
About the North End Neighborhood Association
The North End Neighborhood Association (NENA) is a non-profit organization serving Boise’s Historic North End since 1976. The North End is one of Boise's oldest residential and mixed-use neighborhoods, nestled conveniently between the downtown core and Boise's beautiful foothills. NENA is Boise's first registered neighborhood association and is volunteer-run. NENA represents, preserves, and protects the historic, social, cultural, and environmental character of Boise’s North End neighborhood. Proud owner & organizer of Boise's iconic annual community craft fair & music fest, Hyde Park Street Fair.
Anyone over the age of 18 who lives, works, owns a business, or owns property in the North End Neighborhood is eligible to become a member of NENA. For a map of North End neighborhood boundaries, click here.
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So what is a Neighborhood Association, anyway? Per the City of Boise, "Neighborhood planning is a collaboration between the city and neighborhood associations to guide the future of Boise's neighborhoods. Boise currently has 35 established neighborhood associations. The goal for these associations is to work with their communities to create vibrant and thriving neighborhoods that increase livability for their residents. NAs are a volunteer group that focuses on general advocacy and community events, and acts as a voice between residents and the City."
It is important to note that a neighborhood association is not the same thing as a homeowner's association (HOA). For more information on how NENA differs from an HOA, click here to visit the City of Boise's website. It is also important to note that NENA, like all other NAs in Boise, has no enforcement powers and is does not hold power as a decision maker regarding developments occurring within neighborhood boundaries. NENA can offer testimony at City hearings (Planning & Zoning, Historic Preservation, and City Council, etc.) - like any resident can do - but cannot approve or deny development applications.
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Board members serve two-year terms. Board elections are held each year at the annual meeting in October. NENA members vote on six board seats in even years and five board seats in odd years (indicated e/o above). Mid-term vacancies on the Board of Directors are filled by appointment and appointees serve for the remaining term.
Interested in getting involved? Click the Email Us button below or fill out the member & email form at the bottom!​​​
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Anyone who lives, works, or owns a business/property within North End Neighborhood Association boundaries is eligible to become a member. Membership is free and without obligation. Membership is required to vote at annual board elections, but is not required to attend public meetings or volunteer.
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If you would like to become a member and/or receive important neighborhood updates from NENA, please submit your information, below.










