Patty Smith shares how she and her husband transformed their neighborhood in San Francisco by simply sitting outside with coffee on their “stoop.” This simple tradition led to the creation of a vibrant community of neighbors who now regularly host events and support each other in various ways. They utilized a WhatsApp group to coordinate activities and focused on both broadening and deepening their connections with neighbors through different types of events. By keeping community building low-lift and relying on the community to step up, they have created a sustainable and thriving neighborhood. The story serves as a reminder of the power of small, consistent actions in creating strong communities.
https://supernuclear.substack.com/p/stoop-coffee-how-a-simple-idea-transformed