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Roundabout, our local community app, is going to power chicago.org, allowing millions of Chicagoans to connect and share with each other. Here’s more about what we’re up to, including what sets this apart from messy, noisy, profit-driven social media apps: newpublic.org/chicago

newpublic.orgChicago Public Media and Roundabout partner on chicago.comOne of the country's largest public media organizations is teaming up with a nonprofit digital platform to host online communities in Chicago.

Roundabout

@roundabout.town

21 Aug

First, Roundabout is optimized for trust and local relevance, not investors. We’re partnering with Chicago Public Media, and chicago.com will be funded by member contributions, local ads, and local foundations — the way public media has always done it.

chicago.comchicago.com is coming soon. Build it with us.We’re creating a shared space for conversation, connection, and community, designed for and with Chicago. The full chicago.com experience is coming soon. Explore what we’re building now — and let us k...

Roundabout

@roundabout.town

Each community will be led by a trained & dedicated local community steward, and that makes all the difference in keeping these spaces respectful and healthy. These folks are actively involved in curating content, helping people find answers and connections, and shaping and building the community.

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Roundabout

@roundabout.town

21 Aug

And the app has been designed for connection, not profit: human moderation and curation, not polarizing algorithms. Chicago.com is not for doomscrolling, it’s for meeting neighbors, finding what you need, and getting together in real life. Starting this fall!