Streetlife (website)

Streetlife was a hyperlocal social networking service and website operating primarily in the United Kingdom. It allowed users to connect with other residents in their immediate neighborhood, sharing information, organizing events, and discussing local issues.

The platform aimed to foster a sense of community by facilitating communication and collaboration amongst neighbors. Users were typically required to verify their address to ensure they were genuinely part of the neighborhood they claimed to represent.

Key features of Streetlife often included:

• Neighborhood Forums: Dedicated spaces for discussions on topics relevant to the local area, such as local news, community events, and safety concerns.
• Classifieds: A section for buying, selling, or giving away items within the neighborhood.
• Recommendations: Sharing and discovering local businesses and services.
• Event Coordination: Organizing and promoting local events and activities.
• Crime and Safety Alerts: Sharing information about potential safety concerns and reporting suspicious activity.

Streetlife was acquired by Nextdoor in 2017. Following the acquisition, the Streetlife platform was eventually shut down and its users were encouraged to migrate to Nextdoor. The closure aimed to consolidate the hyperlocal social networking market and provide users with a single, larger platform for connecting with their neighbors. The features and goals of Streetlife were broadly similar to those of Nextdoor, focusing on building local communities and facilitating communication within specific neighborhoods.