How to set up a resident communication channel

This short guide created by Reground will help you consider the best ways to communicate with and connect people who live and/or own in your apartment building.

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Creating a communication channel can make it easier for residents to discuss and improve recycling habits, share resources and strengthen the sense of community.

• Bulletin Boards: Low maintenance; good for basic updates and posting key information that all residents need access to.

• Email Lists: Best suited to communicating occasional, non-urgent matters.

• Digital Messaging: (eg., WhatsApp, Signal) Best suited to smaller groups and urgent matters.

• Mobile Apps: (e.g., Slack) are great for detailed, ongoing discussions and planning,especially in large groups.

• Social Media Groups: If you'd like your channel to be a place for discussion and community building among residents a private group on a platform like Facebook will be a good choice.

• Private Platforms: Many very large buildings use dedicated online resident portals. These cost money to use but have many useful features including tailored reporting and alert systems.