The West End Association exists to:
- Represent the residents of the West End in all matters that pertain to the continuing health and well-being of the West End as a residential environment.
- Increase public awareness and participation in the conservation of the housing resources of the neighborhood and to encourage improvements to property.
- Encourage education on the benefits of housing rehabilitation, and to maintain the neighborhood as a housing resource for the downtown area.
- Act as a liaison between the neighborhood and businesses bordering or affecting the residential character of the area.
- Advocate neighborhood concern for good design and complementary planning with city planners, developers and individuals undertaking new construction, maintenance, renovation and rehabilitation.
- Provide promotional, educational and research materials on new construction, maintenance, renovation and rehabilitation efforts in the neighborhood.
- Maintain and improve parks, public works and services in the area.
- Promote concern for the quality of housing available to tenants in the area.
- Sponsor neighborhood meetings, cultural and civic events, and presentations which will improve the quality of life, educate the residents, or further other goals of the Association.