"Sense of Community is a feeling that members have of belonging, a feeling that members matter to one another and to the group, and a shared faith that members' needs will be met through their commitment to be together."
Community, in my opinion, is a heavy word. I feel like it encompasses so many aspects of life and it's so complicated and hard to find one that you belong in, that very few people ever feel that welcoming warmth. With that being said, the way the McMillan & Chavis sums up what a community incorporates, is fairly accurate. Communities do rely on connecting and memberships. It relies on needs being met and influences between members. When building a community, we need to keep these ideals in mind. It's important to consider each individual when designing for them. How can one design fit for all? Not saying that it has to target everyone, but it should be broad and open enough to give "outsiders" a sense of community. Basically, how can we create a community that everyone feel welcomed in, incorporating all of McMillan & Chavis's ideas?
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