Years ago people in a neighborhood often knew each other. Looked after each other's kids. Were connected by a common bond such as the country they came from before emigrating to the United States. By a common language or culture. By the displays that were culture-specific or neighborhood-specific in shop windows. By participation in the local Parent Teachers Organization. Or showing up at Fire Department pancake breakfasts.
Is a Neighborhood an attitude?
A collection of statistical information, such as how many households have children, couples, students, seniors, people of varying genders, people of varying economic backgrounds?
Is it a study of household income?
Of which and how many households have gardens?
Of what flowers or veggies or trees are grown in the gardens in that area?
Is a Neighborhood something designated on a map by realtors?
By government officials?
Do Neighborhoods have history?
Memory?
Character?
Is it acting like we're better in our neighborhood if we know we have characteristics or qualities or advantages that are different from in another Neighborhood?
Are we able to appreciate the special qualities we identify and love in our Neighborhood, while also appreciating that there are special qualities that others might identify and love in their Neighborhood?
