Know Your Neighbors

Pictures from Porches

One of our long-time neighbors, Chris Ralls, introduced a project she likes to call “Pictures from Porches” and we think you should check it out too and try it on your block.

See some of the streets jumping into this fun project so far:

• 47th Avenue

• Foothill Blvd

Neighbor Registry for Safety & to Share & Swap stuff we have

Many neighbors have asked for us to create a registry so they can let people know where they are and if they want someone to check in with them here and there. This is also great for emergency contacts along with folks being able to share stuff they have and/or swap stuff with neighbors.

Camera Registry

As we consider safety in our residential and business streets and blocks many folks have asked to have a way to share video with their neighbors to increase safety and to have a better idea of whether some streets could benefit from having cameras if they do not already have them or possibly lack resources to get them. This registry is intended to allow people who want to note that they have cameras and are or are not willing to share videos with direct neighbors, Melrose community members, and/or Oakland Police or private security patrols to increase safety.