A hyperlocal mobile app that keeps you connected with everything around you — from community alerts to lost pets, handyman services, events, and local deals.
- 📢 Broadcast Community Alerts — Lost pets, suspicious activity, public service updates
- 🛠️ Get Help Nearby — Hire local handymen, babysitters, or part-time workers
- 🧭 Explore Events — Discover local meetups, block parties, garage sales
- 🛍️ Shop Local — Deals from businesses within a few kilometers
- 🙋 Neighborhood Boards — Micro-forums for topics like safety, parenting, rideshares
- People are naturally invested in their immediate environment
- Traditional social media isn't location-first — this fills the gap
- Hyperlocal tools help communities organize and grow stronger
| Layer | Tech Used |
|---|---|
| Mobile App | Flutter / React Native |
| Backend | Django / FastAPI |
| Geo-location | Google Maps API / OpenStreetMap |
| Real-time Updates | Firebase, WebSockets, Redis |
| Push Notifications | Firebase Cloud Messaging |
| Authentication | Firebase Auth / OAuth |
| Database | PostgreSQL / Firestore |
User App (Flutter)
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Geo-Services → Location-Context Engine → Notification Service
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Post/Feed/Alert API (FastAPI)
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PostgreSQL / Firebase Realtime DB
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Admin Dashboard + Analytics Panel
- Captures real-time GPS location
- Determines geofence (e.g., 3km radius)
- Matches posts/events to geozones
- Lost pet? Suspicious vehicle? Send push to all users in a geofence
- Critical alerts marked with 🔴 tag
- Post quick jobs or local needs
- Hire by proximity & ratings
- Includes messaging + availability tracking
- Calendar-style view for local events
- Comment threads for neighborhoods
- Optional admin/leader moderation
- Businesses post offers tied to their location
- Geo-targeted visibility
- Optional boost via micro-payments
Note: Above example is from Swahili NLP, but similar structure applies. Diagram updates for this app coming soon.
- Neighborhood badges and community trust ratings
- Anonymous tip line and auto-forward to authorities
- Integration with local government alerts
- Multilingual interface
MIT — See LICENSE