Neighborhood Networks
What is a 'neighborhood network'? It's an informal association of neighbors who may get together periodically, maybe once a month, to get acquainted, share information, perhaps learn new skills, be better prepared for emergencies, keep track of local events and civic affairs, and hopefully have fun in the process! (See sample flyer below)
Wouldn't it be great if 'neighborhood networks' existed all over the world? So that no matter where you live or move, you can join your local neighborhood network and automatically become part of an active and engaged community. Online social media and large organizations are great for bringing people together, but they are also vulnerable to disruptions and other hazards. That's what makes local 'neighborhood networks' so necessary.
Many researchers of Dunbar's number suggest that any group is best kept to approximately 150 members for peak effectiveness, which means that every time a group grows significantly beyond 150 members they should start a new group, of which they can eventually become part of a larger coalition of 150 groups, and so on. It's an interesting concept that appears to work under many diverse circumstances.
This webpage is to provide you and your neighbors with encouragement to start your own 'neighborhood network'. Please send in any comments or questions. And thanks for reading this.
Lynn Landes, Publisher
LynnLandes.com
LynnLandes@gmail.com
714-204-2690
Philadelphia, PA
PLEASE JOIN US
(day, date, time, & your address)
For the 1st
'Neighborhood Network' Planning Meeting of (neighborhood location)
Hi neighbor,
Please join us
for our 1st planning meeting of a 'Neighborhood Network' for
(neighborhood boundaries). What's a
'neighborhood network'? It’s an informal way for us to get better acquainted, share
helpful information, be prepared for emergencies, keep track of civic and
government affairs, maybe learn some new skills, perhaps find walking buddies,
and hopefully have fun in the process. There is no board or officers - just a few
volunteers to keep the ball rolling. It could supplement our
local civic association, not replace it. We'd meet periodically or
as-needed in-person at
neighbors' houses or elsewhere, depending on the number of people attending. We
could also provide a zoom option for those who can’t make it.
Please RSVP via email or drop a note in our mailbox, also include any comments or questions you may have. Thank you for reading this and hope to see you at our 1st Neighborhood Network planning meeting.
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