An aerial view of Northeast Valley. Photo from ODT files. : Building a sense of community in Northeast Valley

Northeast Valley Community-led Development Project members (from left) treasurer Michael Gaffney, Steve O'Connor and community worker Jane Clutha say it is important to make the most of Department of Internal Affairs funding for the long-term benefit... : Building a sense of community in Northeast Valley

Jenny Roxborogh at the Northeast Valley Community Garden. : Building a sense of community in Northeast Valley

Student Damon Cleverley (21) says living in Northeast Valley is safe but that he and fellow flatmates are not integrated in valley life. : Building a sense of community in Northeast Valley

Lynette and Ray Short (both 72) are the unofficial mayoress and mayor of Baldwin St, having lived in the world's steepest street for almost half a century. Photos by Peter McIntosh/Bruce Munro. : Building a sense of community in Northeast Valley

The Penaia family, (from left) Warren (16), Karen (16), Selesa, Teakini and Jarod (19), of Northeast Valley, outside the Pacific Islanders Presbyterian Church, North Rd. Photo by Linda Robertson. : Building a sense of community in Northeast Valley