Best Places just named their top ten cities in the US for block parties, and Providence ranked #5. I'm not sure how valid the research methodology was, since it was sponsored by a group of BBQ-centric consumer brands, measuring "the frequency and importance of block parties to the community." But the point is well taken, that block parties build ties between neighbors and social capital.
The sponsors, mealstogether.com, offer a downloadable block party starter kit.
This reminds me that National Neighborhood Day is coming up on Sunday, September 16th. Time to get that block party or neighborhood clean up event planned !
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