Building a community among your neighbors is good for everyone.  It promotes a positive environment, enhances safety and security, opens lines of communication and can build uncommon friendships.

I read a great book some time ago, The Geography of Bliss, by Eric Weiner,  and remember his discussion on how people who generally live in communal situations are happier and healthier/live longer than those that chose to live more isolated lives.   …A note to the wise :).