Remember when neighbors were friends? As technology makes it easier to maintain long-distance connections, many times we’re seeing the local community suffer. It doesn’t have to be this way though. Today, we’re outlining methods to bring your residents together and how to foster friendship in apartment communities.

Events At Home

One of the best ways to bring people together is with community events. Since the weather is starting to heat up, now would be a great time to plan a summer movie series. We’ve seen apartment communities show family-friendly films such as The Goonies, The Princess Bride, The Sound of Music, or The Sandlot; among others. If you don’t have a screening room, hosting the event on a lawn would be an easy option. Party rentals often have AV options that can accommodate an outdoor event. Send invites to your residents on social media, or print flyers and leave them in mailboxes. Encourage your residents to invite friends, lay down blankets, and bring food; make it a fun, social night for everyone.

Get Outside

If you live in a community with a local sports team, see if you can get bulk tickets! Inviting your residents to a sports game is also an easy way to bring them together and turn neighbors into friends. Or, try to organize a community meetup. You can create your own group at MeetUp.com, or create a Facebook community page for your residents to chat, meet each other, and plan events. If you have any local hiking trails, invite your residents on a group hike, maybe hire a nature expert to drop fun facts along the way!

It’s reported that making friends as adults is incredibly hard. If you have tips to foster friendship in apartment communities, let us know in the comments. Turning neighbors into friends can be greatly beneficial. It could help retain your residents, and bring in some new, trusted renters.