collaborating with neighboring property owners

[Trevor Schmitt]

Curious if there are any positive stories the community has in working the owners of neighboring properties for a mutual benefit.  Scenario below:

I own a 4 unit property in a C/D class neighborhood. There is an incredible amount of foot traffic in the backyard in-between a few properties at as they sit on the end of the block. I have came to realize that this create a lot of problems for the surround properties. It is my goal to work with the neighboring multi family properties to collaboratively construct a fence to deter said foot traffic. 

I have began the process of contacting the owner, but interested to hear of any similar situations.... either good or bad!