At this point, I’m not sure there are many or any people from my neighborhood that read this, which isn’t a big deal, but it also mean this might not be that relevant here.
I think I’m going to start a Wiki for my neighborhood. Mostly, the benefit will be for myself, sort of an online notebook with entries pertaining to each and everything I can learn about the different businesses, organizations and initiatives going on around the neighborhood. From what I’ve seen there doesn’t appear to be anything like that, at least not in a truly condensed form, so this might prove useful to other community members as well. We’ll see. For those who don’t know what a Wiki is, check out Wikipedia, it’s basically an online encyclopedia. In the same way I’d love to see an Encyclopedia for North Minneapolis that would be able to provide detailed information about the neighborhood. And, the cool thing about a Wiki is anyone can edit it, so it can be a truly collaborative effort. For now though, it will just be my personal notebook of sorts on the neighborhood.
Anyone ever try and do something like this for their neighborhood, city or community?
Anyone know of a good Wiki Software or website to use for something like this?
Anyone interested in helping with this project?
I think if you poke around you’ll find at least a few efforts like this one:
Katahdin Commons
I’ve thought about doing something for various resources to serve friends who are poor or homeless in the DFW area.
Jotspot looked like an easy setup as it doesn’t require people to learn how to code in wiki language. It’s since become Google Sites, which I haven’t really looked into much yet.
Google Sites
The first link should point here:
http://region.katahdincommons.com/index.php?title=Main_Page
To be frank, I don’t really like the way Wiki way. The whole thing is a bit too formal to me.
For neighborhood stuff, I would prefer a blog in chronicle order. That would be easier for reading and it is more presentable.
Just my thought.
I love the idea. I don’t know anything about Wiki. What i would love to put together is a list of resources on the northside, non-profits and people who are doing some good things. So when we get in a situation we have some place to refer to.
I would love to help with this project, this summer would be a good time for me.
if you are thinking of teaming up with somebody, perhaps this guy: http://adventuresofjohnnynorthside.blogspot.com/
good luck!
C,
Awesome find! How’d you hear about that guy? Or did you just go a google search or something?
thank you. i used to live in the twin cities and i still havea desire to live there someday, so i try to keep up with interesting things/people/blogs/etc. – which is one of the reasons i also read your blog.
i found him through this guy.