Technology and communities

Deb Wisniewski
Deb Wisniewski
@deb-wisniewski
14 years ago
140 posts
I just came across an online community for people who are using online communities to connect people who live in their neighborhoods. It sounds very interesting.... Is anyone using technology to connect people locally? Tell us your story.... Check out this site: http://pages.e-democracy.org/Locals_Online

Here's their description:

Locals Online - For hosts of neighborhood e-lists, placeblogs, and community social nets Home

Welcome to the Locals Online - For hosts of neighborhood e-lists, placeblogs, and community social nets

Join "Locals" around the world leading efforts to connect local people with one another online to build community. This includes "hosts" of neighborhood e-mail lists, place blogs, community web forums, building or block-level social networking groups, hyper-local online communities, and online journalism sites designed with active community participation. This peer to peer online support group is designed for the builders of the many very local and very independent two-way online spaces. The group will share experiences, offer advice, and exchange ideas. Since there is no one right platform or model, members should use this place to share our best lessons and support the important work of each other. Also, members are encouraged to list their online groups in the GroupsNearYou.com directory and to invite hosts of similar forums in nearby communities to join us


updated by @deb-wisniewski: 10/24/16 06:19:00PM
Lydia Tan
Lydia Tan
@lydia-tan
13 years ago
1 posts
In Singapore, we have one similar platform: www.wholivesnearyou.com
Deb Wisniewski
Deb Wisniewski
@deb-wisniewski
13 years ago
140 posts

Hi Lydia - I just clicked on the site you posted here. It looks so cool - I can't wait to explore it!

Michael Hunter
Michael Hunter
@michael-hunter
13 years ago
1 posts
In South Yorkshire Police we are investing some time and effort into establishing on-line community forums (fora?!), primarily as an engagement tool, but also just to connect people together locally. I'm sold on the idea that the process of joining people together can produce tangible benefits in terms of health and well being. If people feel better, and feel supported, then they they are more likely to feel safer and confident, and that is our business! I like the the link posted by Lydia too!

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