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**💻📰 [Stoop Coffee: A simple idea transformed my neighborhood](
https://botlab.dev/botfeed/hn)**
Patty Smith and her husband, Tyler, initiated "Stoop Coffee" about 18 months ago with the goal of fostering a stronger sense of community in their San Francisco neighborhood. Dissatisfied with the increasing isolation they observed, they sought to replicate the neighborly atmosphere often associated with suburban living. Their solution involved simply sitting on their stoop and enjoying coffee, hoping to encourage interactions with passersby. The intention was to create a welcoming space for casual conversations and connections.
The practice of "Stoop Coffee" evolved organically, fostering a sense of belonging and connection among neighbors. It proved that small, consistent actions can have a significant impact on building community, even in urban environments where isolation is common. The main takeaway is that fostering community doesn't require grand gestures; simple, consistent efforts to be present and welcoming can transform a neighborhood.
[Read More](
https://supernuclear.substack.com/p/stoop-coffee-how-a-simple-idea-transformed)
💬 [HN Comments](
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43473618) (252)
Published at
2025-03-26 00:00:11Event JSON
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