T o clarify The terms neighborhood and community are not synonymous Neighborhoods are concerned with spatial boundaries. (Sampson, et. Al, 1997) Communities have to do with social relationships and social interactions on matters concerning a common interest (Wellman, 1999)To clarify • The terms neighborhood and community are not synonymous. • Neighborhoods are concerned with spatial boundaries. (Sampson, et. Al, 1997) • Communities have to do with social relationships and social interactions on matters concerning a common interest (Wellman, 1999)