Ahmed L.

Its a new website, but i like the mission of the site. Focusing on bring residents of the same neighborhood together, to share what hopefully would be useful information. I would personally love to know what residents nearby are putting up for sale from their used items, or see what properties are coming up for sale or rent. But what i really like about this website is its trying to encourage residents to share their skills and passion to benefit one another. I understand as, you might be able to find a resident who can help you with some DIY, if they enjoy it. Or perhaps buy some cookies from someone who who enjoying baking at home. I think people spend a lot of time after work at their neighborhood (home) and it would be cool if you can find some nice activities to do with neighbors, especially if it also may add a bit of money in your pocket.
Having said that i think there are currently many website trying to successes in producing a good communication platform for neighbors and many are failing. Lets see if this new website is able to spread internationally. I came across it because innwan is available in libya and i think some other arabic countries.

I haven't yet tried the site, because i am not from the USA. But on the media they seem to be doing great things, and the funding they managed to get, gives me the impression that the boys of Silicon Vally feel its a site that can make a serious impact on the internet and on many neighborhoods. I am also seeing many other similar website come up internationally like www.innwan.com www.neighborly.com and www.everyblock.com which seems to have relaunched. I assume that all these sites probably have to figure out how to get neighbors rather than friends to interact, and not simply to pass the time and make each other laugh but to be useful to one another. I think eventually someone will get it right.