Neighborhoods are the fundamental way in which we engage with one another by sharing a greeting from the porch, sidewalk, or the driveway. They are where friendships are formed and are made up of our homes and families. The family house is often the most valuable asset or investment a person or couple may own. Neighborhoods support the growth of businesses and help create economic diversity. Neighborhoods are the life blood of the community. Without vivant neighborhoods, the sense of community no longer exists, and the town will start to wither. We must protect and preserve our neighborhoods.