Phase 1 · Step 1 of 10

Define Your Neighborhood

Choose a human-sized area so you know exactly who you are trying to know.

The core principle

A neighborhood community needs a boundary. Smaller is fine; roughly 200 homes is the working maximum.

What to do next

Use walkability and natural boundaries
Account for likely participation
Write down the homes you will invite

Use walkability, major streets, parks, walls, waterways, and the geography people already understand. The goal is not governmental accuracy. The goal is answering: Who are the people I am trying to know?

Next: Be Friendly & Vulnerable

Make it real

Host your first neighborhood gathering.

Use the practical kit to choose a place, invite people, and keep momentum going.

Get the First Block Party Kit