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A Category Grid + Mixed Feed
Top section shows category tiles you can tap into. Below that, a mixed feed of recent guides and community questions. Simple, browsable, familiar. Think: App Store categories + news feed.
Williamsburg
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Moving In
5 guides
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Food & Drink
12 guides
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Schools
3 guides
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Getting Around
6 guides
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Home Tips
8 guides
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Local Gems
15 guides
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Best Coffee Shops in Greenpoint: A Local's Guide
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@sarah · 8 min read · 2d ago
Best gym near Berry St that isn't Planet Fitness?
@mike · 3h ago 4 answers
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Moving to Williamsburg: Everything You Need to Know
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@alex · 15 min read · 1w ago
Has anyone used the new bike lane on Kent Ave? Is it safe?
@taylor · 6h ago 7 answers
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B Knowledge Vault — Encyclopedia Style
Search-first, wiki-like feel. Big search bar up top, trending topics, then categorized entries. Feels like a neighborhood encyclopedia. Authoritative, reference-quality content. The "go-to" resource vibe.
Greenpoint
📚 Knowledge Vault
Everything you need to know about your neighborhood
247 articles · Updated daily by locals
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🔥 Trending Now
Recycling changes
New bike lanes
Best brunch spots
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🏠 Moving In & Housing
Rent tips, building reviews, utility setup, what to know before signing a lease in the neighborhood.
14 articles Updated 2d ago
🍕 Food & Drink
Restaurant guides, best coffee, hidden bars, delivery recommendations, and neighborhood favorites.
23 articles Updated today
🚇 Getting Around
Transit tips, bike routes, parking secrets, best walking paths, and commute hacks.
9 articles Updated 1w ago
🔧 Home & Living
Trusted contractors, repair recommendations, laundromat ratings, cleaning services.
11 articles Updated 3d ago
🏫 Schools & Families
School reviews, playground guide, family-friendly spots, daycare recommendations.
7 articles Updated 1w ago
🎫 Events & Nightlife
What's happening this week, recurring events, best nightlife spots, community gatherings.
18 articles Updated today
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C Tab Split — Guides + Community Q&A
Clean two-tab split at the top. "Guides" tab shows curated articles (editorial quality). "Community" tab shows questions + discussions. Keeps curated content separate from community chatter. Like having a library and a town hall in one place.
East Village
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Moving In
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⭐ Editor's Pick
The Ultimate East Village Food Map
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@jenny · 12 min read · 156 saves
🏠 Moving In
First Time Renting in East Village: What Nobody Tells You
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@david · 10 min read · 89 saves
🚇 Transit
Bike vs Subway: The Real Commute Times from EV
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@rachel · 6 min read · 42 saves
⭐ Local Gems
Hidden Speakeasies: 7 Bars You Walk Past Every Day
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@marcus · 8 min read · 203 saves
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D Forum-First — Threaded Discussions
Community-driven, like a neighborhood Reddit or Discord. Threaded conversations, upvotes, topic channels. Guides are just highly-upvoted pinned threads. Feels alive and buzzy. Good for engagement but can get noisy.
Williamsburg
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@sarah ⭐ Local Expert
2h ago · #food-drink
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Just discovered an incredible ramen spot on Grand St that nobody talks about. Tonkotsu broth is life-changing. Way better than the hyped places on Bedford.
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@alex 📚 Guide Author
1w ago · #moving-in
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📚 Complete Guide: Moving to Williamsburg in 2026 — Everything from finding an apartment to setting up utilities
💬 34 replies 🔖 156 saves
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@mike
4h ago · #general
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Anyone else notice the construction on N 7th is getting louder? Started at 6am today. Is there a way to file a noise complaint?
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@taylor
5h ago · #transit
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PSA: L train is running express from Bedford to 1st Ave all weekend. Plan accordingly!
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E Magazine — Editorial & Curated
Polished, editorial feel. Featured stories with big hero images, curated collections, "staff picks." Feels premium and authoritative — like a hyper-local Eater or Time Out. Less community chatter, more curated quality. Q&A lives in a separate section.
Greenpoint
Featured Story
The Hidden History of Greenpoint's Waterfront
By @sarah · 15 min read
⭐ Staff Picks
Best Pizza: Our Definitive Ranking
12 spots rated · 8 min
Weekend Walks: 5 Routes You Haven't Tried
Maps included · 6 min
New Neighbor? Start Here.
Essential guide · 10 min
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Eat & Drink
23 guides · Updated weekly
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Living Here
18 guides · Updated monthly
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Getting Around
9 guides · Updated monthly
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💬 Community Q&A
Quiet cafes to work from in Greenpoint?
@jen · 2h ago 7 answers
Is the waterfront park safe at night?
@chris · 5h ago 3 answers
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F Hybrid Hub — Stats + Guides + Q&A
Dashboard-style landing that shows neighborhood stats at the top (like a scoreboard), then guides and Q&A below. Feels data-rich and informative. The "neighborhood command center" vibe. Combines the knowledge vault with live community pulse.
Williamsburg
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New bike lanes
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📚 Popular Guides
Moving to Wburg: The Real Guide
By @alex · 15 min
Best Date Night Spots
By @sarah · 8 min
Dog Park Rankings
By @mike · 5 min
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Moving In & Housing
14 guides · 23 discussions
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Food & Drink
23 guides · 45 discussions
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Home & Living
11 guides · 18 discussions
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Getting Around
9 guides · 12 discussions
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💬 Recent Questions
Best gym near Berry St?
@mike · 3h ago 4 answers
Anyone know a good plumber in N Williamsburg?
@lisa · 6h ago 2 answers
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G Explore Grid — Pinterest / Instagram Explore Style
Visual grid of content cards — guides, tips, Q&A all mixed in as cards of varying sizes. Scroll endlessly, discover through browsing. Feels like Instagram Explore but for neighborhood content. Great for discovery, less structured.
East Village
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Living
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Tips
Best Ramen in EV: Top 5 Spots Ranked
📚 Guide · 6 min
Quiet spots to WFH?
💬 Q&A · 12 answers
Date Night Guide
📚 Guide · 8 min
Moving to EV: Complete Newcomer's Guide
📚 Guide · 15 min
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Best dog park near Tompkins?
8 answers
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Pro tip: Skip the L train on weekends
By @local_mike
Hidden Bookshops Worth Finding
📚 Guide · 5 min
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Recycling pickup days?
Answered · 3 replies
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