
Neighbour help app
This is a submission for the DEV Weekend Challenge: Community The Community I live in an apartment building with a unique demographic: a mix of retirees (65+) and young professionals in their thirties. While the vibe is generally friendly, there is a bit of an individualistic culture where people mostly keep to themselves. I realized there is a massive, untapped potential for intergenerational support :) The seniors have time and wisdom, while the 30-somethings have tech skills and mobility. I wanted to build something to bridge that gap. What I Built BurenBand is a private neighbourhood help platform for residents of an apartment complex. The core idea: neighbours helping neighbours (asking for a hand with groceries, offering tech support, or arranging help with moving) within a trusted, resident-only community. The app is a full-stack Progressive Web App built on Next.js 15 and Firebase. Key features: Resident gate: only people who live in the complex can join, enforced both on the
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