How to build a group of local friends using Nextdoor.com and other online tools

Stars in the sky — like friends in your life — beautiful!

Problem: It’s nice to have a group of local friends — the closer in proximity, the better. Groups of friends tend to break apart over time — spreading to the wind — some people move away; relationships fray; etc.

Problem #2. It’s often difficult to create a new group of friends when one moves to a new place. It can often take people 2–3 years in a new place to “land”.

Solution: Using Nextdoor.com and other online tools such as Constant Contact (email service provider) and Facebook (for group functions) it’s possible to quickly build a list of people who live close by who share your interests. This means that when one relocates, it is potentially possible to create a new group of friends, quickly.

Steps I have taken to try this out.

1. Sign up for Nextdoor.com
2. Create an email list for potential new friends — ie, a sign-up form that people can use to sign up for your friend’s list. There can be more than one list — ie, I like to play chess; I like to play music; I like to effect change to make the neighborhood more livable. A person can join one or more list.
3. Instigate conversations on Nextdoor around the above topics
4. Via private messaging — ask if people who seem…