The Most Community Spirit In North America… And The World
A new study has found that Seattle is the city with the most community spirit in North America based on the high number of Meetup groups in the city. But when population is taken into account, it turns out that Seattle has more Meetup groups per person than any other city in the entire world. There are over 1,774 Meetup groups in the city at last count. There are 24.5 available Meetup groups per 10,000 people. These groups range from technology to art and culture and everything in between. Based on this new information, it seems that the Seattle Freeze could be thawing out.
The Seattle Thaw?
Seattle has earned a bit of a reputation when it comes to being welcoming – or more accurately not quite so welcoming – to newcomers. The Seattle Freeze has been widely debated by many, but whether you believe in the concept or not, we can all agree that making new friends as an adult is difficult. Especially if you are new to the city.
Meetup With New Friends
Seattle draws many newcomers each year and finding a new community to call home can be daunting. Many Seattleites, both fresh and established, are turning to the website Meetup to help bridge the relationship gap. The Meetup platform creates “possibilities to find and build local communities.” These groups make it easier for newcomers to learn new things, make new friends, find new communities, and get out of their comfort zone.
Add This Last Step To Your Moving To-Do List
Moving to a new city is hard enough. After all the boxes are unpacked and the new furniture arranged and rearranged, then the true hard work begins – meeting new people with common interests. Meetup fills this void and helps bring communities together in a way that wasn’t previously possible. A quick peek shows that there’s truly something for everyone on Meetup from a Single Parents Group to a 50 Plus Girlfriend Group. There are 20 different main categories of groups to choose from so consider your social calendar filled for the next few months.
If you’re new to Seattle, consider this your sign. Unpack your boxes. Freshen up your smile. Go find some new friends. After all, Seattle has the most community spirit in the entire world. You can read even more about the new study here.