In many cities, an increasing number of people do not know their neighbours and there is no sense of community anymore. What do you think are the causes of this lack of sense of community? Suggest measures that might deal with this situation.

While

urban societies have allowed

people

to enjoy a more convenient and comfortable way of life, they have

also

caused many

individuals

today to isolate themselves from their

neighbors

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. A number of reasons can be attributed to

this

tendency among city dwellers.

Nevertheless

,

this

situation can be addressed effectively if certain proactive steps are taken by the government and the urban population. In my opinion,

people

who have chosen to live in

cities

tend not to know their

neighbors

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because the lifestyle in metropolitan communities is often frantic-paced and isolating.

People

tend to take comfort from their immediate families or flatmates rather than the more traditional

neighborhood

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networks one might find in rural areas.

Moreover

, as

cities

become more crowded,

people

are forced to live in high-rise apartments where it is more difficult to meet and associate with

neighbors

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. The normal opportunities to mingle in common areas or be introduced to others through family networks are denied most in these places. To make matters worse,

individuals

often find it difficult to trust strangers in the masses of unknown

people

they confront because

cities

can promote selfish attitudes and odd agendas. Today, the old adage to not trust strangers appears even more valid in the midst of unfamiliar

people

.

However

,

this

lack of sense of

community

may be addressed by personal effort and by the creation of spaces and areas that encourage the development of

community

interaction and relationship building.

Individuals

can make an effort to engage with their

neighbors

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by means of open communication, and the associations which run high-rise condominiums can host certain events appropriate to the different age groups of the residents.

In addition

to individual and concerted efforts to encourage a sense of belonging to a

community

, local governments, which benefit from taxes levied on housing units, should build and operate leisure parks and recreational

centers

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while

promoting their use by the local population. Interactions at these public places promote a feeling of inclusion and belongingness, thereby promoting

community

spirit and establishing bonds and relationships among

individuals

.

Therefore

, the isolation often experienced in

cities

can be dealt with. All

that is

required is a reframing of the idea of

community

and goodwill in doing

this

.