Nextdoor: An Emerging Social Network for Government to Connect with Residents

Davis, Calif., adopted a free, online tool to connect with its citizens and distribute information. The service, called Nextdoor http://nextdoor.com/ , is a private social network that joins people together based on where they live. In one month of use, more than 740 households in 21 neighborhoods in Davis have used the service, the nonprofit organization California Forward reported.

"We’ve had budget and staffing reductions, and we’re still trying to maintain the same level of efficiency and communication with our citizens," Community Partnership Coordinator Stacey Winton said. "Citizens of Davis want technology and they have a higher expectation to access information."

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