Craigslist

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Description
"Craigslist" is an online website which is divided into sub websites that cater to different cities around the world including Toronto, New York and San Francisco, among many others. Users can visit their city's section of the "Craigslist" website in order to view job postings, classified ads for goods, services, or housing, or to chat and network in online forums about various categories. Craigslist was founded by Craig Newmark in 1995 as a non commercial, community bulletin board for the city of San Francisco, and has since become one of the most successful job posting websites.

Analysis
Craigslist is a very community centered website. It features postings that are original, unique, and specific to communities, such as a "lost and found" postings page, a "rideshare" page, and an "activities" page, where citizens can find our about activities going on in their community. Most of the message boards that craigslist hosts are specific to communities.

Many of the concepts that are used on the "Craigslist" community website could benefit the locals of Kensington market in downtown Toronto, by providing them with information about events, job postings in their community. "Craigslist's" discussion forums could also provide Kensington market dwellers an online space to discuss their thoughts and concerns about their community.

References: 1. Craigslist, Frequently Asked Questions 