There is something special about being a part of a neighborhood, and coming home each day to that distinct community feel which leaves you warm and fuzzy inside. When it comes to managing a community, creating this neighborhood feel is an ideal way to improve your resident retention, as well as attract new residents to your place, and there are a few steps you can take to improve your neighborhood feel within any type of community.

A few ways to go about turning your community into a neighborhood are:

  • Host events – Events and celebrations which gather your residents together can help immensely in creating that classic neighborhood feel. By joining your residents together and encouraging their mingling and getting to know one another, you’re bringing together the ingredients to create a tight-knit community feel. These celebrations will often have a fun and festive feel to organically bring people together in a positive light, and your residents can have a great time while building connections with one another.
  • Community excursions – Community excursions to different locations or events around the area is another great way to foster a neighborhood feel. Like celebrations, these events join your residents together in a way that allows them to spend time with one another having fun, and this builds the connections necessary to start that happy neighborhood environment.
  • Community environment – The environment and layout of your community can also make a huge impact on creating that warm neighborhood feeling. By offering places around your community where residents can gather and enjoy time outside, you’re building an atmosphere perfect for getting to know one another, and these meetings and interactions will happen organically.

Any community can be turned into a neighborhood that each resident feels great coming home to, and it simply takes a little natural encouragement in interaction. For more information on how to turn your community into a neighborhood your residents love, simply contact us at Occupancy Solutions today.