Wanted to share an update with you all on how it's going given that this post was super influential in connecting us with incredible folks from the Supernuclear readership who want to build neighborhoods too.
We got 50 applications and of that our second cohort will consist of 30-35 neighborhood stewards. We start next Monday and I truly couldn't be more inspired and excited. Here's an updated map of the locations they're hailing from: https://felt.com/map/Cabin-Neighborhood-Accelerator-Locations-4ylw31PvQjiCOOkkFYMJrC?loc=11.7,16.13,2.64z I recommend you zoom in on the Bay, NYC, and Australia to see some fun neighborhood clusters.
We are part of a tight local community that my husband cultivated long before I married into it. I love the wider age range and diversity of experience than I get in my friend group - love the ones you’re with, for sure!
Then I got a dog and found a local dog park - and it was a revelation. I can go there any time of day and have people to hang out with, briefly or for an hour, chatting, walking around, whatever. There is no back-and-forth of coordinating times, or feeling guilty if I don’t make it. It’s just insanely lovely to build all those friendly but loose connections (and some very close friendships). The fact that some differ politically and religiously - is a relief, honestly.
Now I know what my parents’ generation did with all that free time, working 40 hours a week and then retiring at 63, and why they were so content. They were tending their kin and community, forging and maintaining thousands of little ties and helping out where they were needed.
My husband and I started a similar community we call The Neighbormune in Fort Collins :-) It's such a beautiful way to live near friends & share in the joy of hanging out, good meals, etc. Also much easier to navigate than buying property together!
Thanks for this! I was part of something similar during the first few covid lockdowns in Oxford, UK. I'd be really interested to know how the people in these examples kept the momentum going after the lockdowns and through the covid burnout/fatigue! Is it about Shani's approach of sharing responsibility and building a sense of investment and ownership?
I suggest you reach out to Shani directly with your questions here because she really is a world of experiential knowledge on this and is always excited to connect with folks who are serious about doing this work. I'm not gonna drop her email here but if you go to this url you can find it very easily: https://ecoburbia.com.au/contact-us/
Oh this is so cool to read! As an ex-nomad who had the good fortune to have recently bought in a place with a small community (WhatsApp group mainly for helping neighbours out with parcels, missing dinner ingredients, and pet updates) I’m really excited to be more present and help grow it. So many ideas here! England’s cities needs more of this 🌳
Wanted to share an update with you all on how it's going given that this post was super influential in connecting us with incredible folks from the Supernuclear readership who want to build neighborhoods too.
We got 50 applications and of that our second cohort will consist of 30-35 neighborhood stewards. We start next Monday and I truly couldn't be more inspired and excited. Here's an updated map of the locations they're hailing from: https://felt.com/map/Cabin-Neighborhood-Accelerator-Locations-4ylw31PvQjiCOOkkFYMJrC?loc=11.7,16.13,2.64z I recommend you zoom in on the Bay, NYC, and Australia to see some fun neighborhood clusters.
i just love -love- this Savannah. congrats! And north boulder is so great as a playground.
We are part of a tight local community that my husband cultivated long before I married into it. I love the wider age range and diversity of experience than I get in my friend group - love the ones you’re with, for sure!
Then I got a dog and found a local dog park - and it was a revelation. I can go there any time of day and have people to hang out with, briefly or for an hour, chatting, walking around, whatever. There is no back-and-forth of coordinating times, or feeling guilty if I don’t make it. It’s just insanely lovely to build all those friendly but loose connections (and some very close friendships). The fact that some differ politically and religiously - is a relief, honestly.
Now I know what my parents’ generation did with all that free time, working 40 hours a week and then retiring at 63, and why they were so content. They were tending their kin and community, forging and maintaining thousands of little ties and helping out where they were needed.
I love this so much.
My husband and I started a similar community we call The Neighbormune in Fort Collins :-) It's such a beautiful way to live near friends & share in the joy of hanging out, good meals, etc. Also much easier to navigate than buying property together!
Love that! I'd love to check it out next time I'm up there. Fort Collins is great.
Thanks for this! I was part of something similar during the first few covid lockdowns in Oxford, UK. I'd be really interested to know how the people in these examples kept the momentum going after the lockdowns and through the covid burnout/fatigue! Is it about Shani's approach of sharing responsibility and building a sense of investment and ownership?
I suggest you reach out to Shani directly with your questions here because she really is a world of experiential knowledge on this and is always excited to connect with folks who are serious about doing this work. I'm not gonna drop her email here but if you go to this url you can find it very easily: https://ecoburbia.com.au/contact-us/
Thank you!
This came together beautifully!!
Thanks so much!!
Oh this is so cool to read! As an ex-nomad who had the good fortune to have recently bought in a place with a small community (WhatsApp group mainly for helping neighbours out with parcels, missing dinner ingredients, and pet updates) I’m really excited to be more present and help grow it. So many ideas here! England’s cities needs more of this 🌳