If you’ve ever thought it might be a good idea to have a list of resources to share, rent or request, then Neighbor Goods might just be for you.

It’s a combination Craig’s List, and E-Bay with a social capital component.

Let’s say you have a camping tent that cost you $200. Maybe you use it a few times a year. You have the option of sharing or loaning it to a neighbor. Or, you can offer to rent it for a nominal fee, let’s say $20.

If you agree to rent it to a neighbor who needs a tent, you just added $180 of value to your neighborhood.

Maybe a block of neighbors shares a lawnmower. The lawnmower gets ‘checked out’, just like Netflix. The next user/requester gets notified when the mower is available. Instead of six neighbors buying and owning a lawn mower, all share in the use and maintenance of one, investing the savings back into the community.

Organizing a ‘Green Team’ or a community garden or event just got a lot more fun. Getting to know your neighbors and learning about what they’re up to, is a great way to stay related and supportive.

Lot’s of possibilities with this social site. It’s worth looking into. It links with Facebook and Twitter. You can join and invite your friends. This just might be one of those invitations worth receiving.

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A Night To Unite! – Neighbors Joining Together

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

Tuesday, August 3rd

6:30PM – 9:00PM

Islander Park Pool

Corner Mt. Vernon & Big Springs

Free Swim

Free Organic Seeds

POT LUCK STYLE

Bring A Favorite Dish To Share With Your Neighbors

Sponsored by The University Neighborhood Association

www.universityneighborhoodassociation.net

951.640.3868

University Neighbors showed up en mass to present a lengthy list of concerns about the Perris Valley Metrolink Project. They were intelligent, articulate, and committed to keeping the quality of life our neighborhood has always enjoyed.

We had 75 to 100 people in attendance including city officials, UCR representatives, Riverside school board members and the principals of our two elementary schools, Hyatt and Highland.

From the comments made and issues raised, it’s very clear that this project is a lightening rod for public health and safety issues that far surpass typical NIMBY responses.

The potential negative impacts from this project as proposed are insufficient to guarantee minimal safety in the event of a toxic spill, gas line explosion or an earthquake.

Our neighbors were eloquent and as always, ever vigilant when it comes time to step up and speak out for the neighborhood they love.

Exciting news! On this Tuesday’s City Council Consent Calendar, the Mayor and Council member Rusty Bailey are recommending referral to the Council’s Land Use Committee a community gardening proposal from Growcology.

The proposal, entitled “The Riverside Gardening Mosaic: Uniting Sustainability & Social Capital,” is part of the Council Letter:

Update for Los Angeles to San Diego via the Inland Empire Section:
Draft Scoping Report Now Available

Last fall, the California High-Speed Rail Authority initiated the scoping process for this 167-mile section, which is an early step in the environmental review process to help us identify aspects of the project that are particularly important to local planners, residents and local governments. A total of 12 local community public scoping meetings and two local resource agency scoping meetings were held in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside and San Diego counties to seek input.