In many cities an increasing number of people do not know their neighbours and there is lack of a sense of community. What are the causes of this problem? How can it be solved?

The over population of cities has caused a lot of social problems, including an ever growing social distance despite the closeness of physical distance. These problems

seems

Suggestion

seem

to be rooted in some different areas and some remedies could be possible. The

first

reason for

this

problem is probably the overwhelming amount of work and stress in cities.

This

has kept people too busy with their own lives that they do not find the

time

to spend with their neighbours. Another reason could be the effect of the media; since it has replaced the fun and entertainment people used to have when gathered in their crowds.

Finally

, the speed of life and the amount of information flow cannot be ignored. That's why most city dwellers consider spending

time

with neighbours as a waste of

time

. Turning to possible solutions, by decreasing working hours and increasing free

time

, we can hope more people would spend more

time

with their neighbours. The media could

also

play an important role

this

, showing and teaching how people could benefit both emotionally and psychologically if they spent more

time

with their neighbours.

Lastly

, families should leave their comfort zones and get to know the people

next

door, and

also

teach their children to do so. In conclusion, there seems to be three main reasons leading to social isolation in cities and the three remedies mentioned might be helpful if people and the authorities cooperate.