inneighbors
Inneighbors is a term used in urban sociology and local network analysis to describe individuals who maintain sustained social ties primarily with others who live in the same building, block, or immediate geographic area. The concept highlights the density of local social capital and the everyday collaborations that emerge from proximity, such as information sharing, mutual aid, and collective problem solving.
The term blends 'in-' or 'inner' with 'neighbors' and is applied at micro-, meso-, or city scales
Usage and implications: Researchers study inneighbors to understand mutual aid, informal lending, child care, neighborhood events,
Limitations and criticisms: The concept can underplay the role of newcomers, renters, or those who work in
Inneighbors is a term used primarily in theoretical discussions of localized social networks and community resilience.