Building Community in Your Subdivision: Tips From Your Home Builder

Human beings are social creatures, and if you live in a great Minnesota subdivision but don’t know your neighbors, then you are missing out on an essential part of living in a neighborhood. If you are new to a neighborhood or a rooted resident, you are qualified to help build community in your subdivision. 

Bigelow Homes has made it our mission to help families build their forever homes, and part of your forever home is befriending and interacting with your neighbors. Engaging in social activities with those around you can increase your happiness and help you build a network of people you can rely on. Bigelow Homes has some tips on how to foster a community within your subdivision. 

Organize Neighborhood Events

Neighborhood social events like block parties, potlucks, or BBQs are a great way to bring neighbors together in a casual setting. These events can help foster friendships and community. In addition, you can bring your neighbors together for holiday gatherings, summer cookouts, or other recurring opportunities that everyone can look forward to. 

Create a Neighborhood Group

If your neighborhood does not have a community group yet, take the lead by starting one! This can help with making collective decision-making on neighborhood concerns, and can address common issues. You can easily use social media sites to create groups, such as Nextdoor or Facebook, to bring everyone together online for easy communication. 

For smaller towns, such as Wanamingo, MN, creating a group to discuss the community can help communicate important information and stay up to date on any new developments. You can also use this as a tool to introduce yourself and say hello to new neighbors. 

Start Interest-Based Groups

Starting smaller, interest-based groups is a perfect way to form intimate relationships with your neighbors. These groups can be based on anything, such as: 

• Book clubs
• Sporting clubs
• Dinner / date night 
• Gardening
• Fitness
• Family playdates with children

Use your social media groups or flyers to introduce yourself and your group to the rest of your neighbors. Provide dates, times, and expectations for your event to help foster interest. 

Welcome Your New Neighbors

When a new family moves into your neighborhood, take time to welcome them with open arms. Introducing yourself and your family can make the new family feel settled and like they’ve found a great community. Simply saying hello can make a big impact. 

Other Neighborhood Community Ideas

Here are a collection of other great ideas to help build community in your neighborhood:

• Build a Free Little Library to share books
• Host a backyard movie night
• Shop locally to meet new people, such as around Rochester, MN, neighborhoods
• Share your skills with others, such as handyman or tutoring
• Coordinate neighborhood yard sales
• Share holiday gifts, recipes, or snacks with your neighbors

Find Your Community with Bigelow Homes

Not only does Bigelow Homes help build your dream home, we also help you find the perfect location to put down your roots. We have available lots in communities around Rochester, MN, where you and your family can live, work, and play. Our subdivisions are filling fast, so reach out to us for more information about building your new home in a Bigelow Home neighborhood.

Give us a call today at 507-529-1161 for expert home builders in Rochester, MN.