LTC 189-2017 City of Miami Beach Joins Nextdoor, The Private Social Network for NeighborhoodMIAM
BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC # 189 -2017
LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Member of the City mmission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: April 7, 2017
SUBJECT: CITY OF MIAMI BEACH JOINS r XTDOOR, THE PRIVATE SOCIAL NETWORK
FOR NEIGHBORHOODS.
This Letter to Commission (LTC) is to notify the Mayor and City Commission that the Office of
Marketing and Communications has partnered with NextDoor, as a public agency, to improve
citywide and neighbor -to- neighbor communications and further promote transparency.
This new communications tool will allow us to share instant information with residents about
construction projects, sea level rise, traffic and much more. With Nextdoor, the City will also be
able to post information, such as important news, services, programs, public events, and
emergency notifications to Nextdoor websites within the city. Miami Beach residents can join
private neighborhood websites to share information, including neighborhood public safety
issues, community events and activities, local services, and even lost pets.
This integration will enable the City of Miami Beach to build stronger, safer and more informed
communities with the help of residents. Nextdoor has already proven to be a well- adopted tool
for Miami Beach residents as 30 Miami Beach neighborhoods have started Nextdoor websites.
The City is encouraging more residents to take advantage of Nextdoor, where they can ask
questions, get to know one another, and exchange local advice and recommendations. The
Miami Beach Police Department also utilizes Nextdoor to communicate with neighborhoods
pertaining to police matters. You can access the information by downloading the app on your
phone or by visiting www.nextdoor.com on your computer.
Nextdoor is free for residents and the City. Each Miami Beach neighborhood has its own private
Nextdoor neighborhood website, accessible only to residents who verify that they live in the
neighborhood. Neighborhoods establish and self- manage their own Nextdoor websites and the
City will not be able to access residents' websites, contact information, or content. Information
shared on Nextdoor is password protected and cannot be accessed by search engines.