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H2otown
URL:
h2otown.info
Project Description:
H2otown is a community blog by and for the residents of Watertown, MA. It combines on-site user blogging with aggregated informatsite is a great example of how new media like blogs and online video can help create a sense of place and voice for people who might not otherwise have access to this kind of community conversation.
Points of interest:
H2otown uses the open source content management system Drupal, the video sharing tool YouTube and extensive search and RSS tools to create a thriving online gathering and news space.
The founder of H2otown, Lisa Williams, is interviewed at http://netsquared.org/lwilliams
