My Miller Street

MILLER HOMES

It is no surprise then, in our ever more mediated existences, that websites like My Miller Street exist. Set up by the developers Millers Homes, it allows those who have recently taken up residence in a Miller home to communicate their arrival to their neighbours in the housing development. Even if the idea of closed digital communion within a middle-class housing estate does smack of something dreamt up by J.G. Ballard on amphetamines, it's a pretty good idea. Just think of all those awkward drinks parties you may have been to where those who have nothing in common save geographical proximity search desperately for common conversational ground. 

GOOD VIRTUAL NEIGHBOURS        

First register and then you will have access to a plan of the estate. Hover your cursor over the houses and you'll find out the names and details of those who occupy them. All you need to do after that is post up your Hello! We're here, bring out the bunting and party hats message and soon you'll be inundated with correspondence from new friends eager to tell you about the failing local schools, the awful problem of dog mess and the tremendous expense and unreliability of the public transport system. There's also a messageboard where people post advice about things of local concern.

So, if you are soon to become to the Miller born, then what are you waiting for? Log on and say hello. Remember, everybody's needs good virtual neighbours.