Fewer and fewer neighborhoods have the close cohesiveness for a unified response. With all this integration and diversification that's been forced down our throats the caring attitude about your neighbor has been replaced with I don't give a damn about "them".
Overall, I agree but my wife and I do a great job of communicating with our neighbors. New houses spring up on our street monthly and we have meet and greet BBq’s every few months. It has been great when someone needs a hand, everyone is willing to help. I think we are blessed.