SAN DIEGO —
Neighborhood groups groaned earlier this year when they had to cancel in-person events and move their meetings to online-only sessions.
Now some of them like meeting virtually, so much so that several said they may keep some online components to their interactions, even when the COVID-19 threat is gone.
“It’s a lot easier to schedule meetings and prepare for the meetings virtually,” said Oak Park resident Richard Diaz. “You don’t have to set up tables and chairs or secure a space to meet.”
Recently, a handful of Mount Hope residents armed with ideas about ways to improve their single-family neighborhood in southeastern San Diego logged into a virtual meeting.