When working in this kind of neighborhood, journalists need to tap into a variety of civic spaces beyond quasi-official ones. The people that attend public meetings sometimes could be considered professional citizens. And in many communities, neighborhood residents are increasingly feeling that quasi-official groups together with official institutions are disconnected from the community. My neighborhood is full of sorority houses, and speakers come to advertise or advocate their events. Yet many of the interactions that occur are informal.
Many girls see each other at dinner or library.
Places to meet in community are at the local part, golf courses, country club, trophy club, women's club, parades, etc. We have a very organized Home Owners Association where there are dues to maintain the neighborhood. There are many officers and several committees that maintain the community. They discuss neighborhood concerns and think of ways to solve the problem. I believe it would be very difficult for a journalist to tap into a neighborhood like ours.