Building NowNow: A Hyperlocal Emergency Alert Platform (Live MVP Development)

Описание: Live Development Session: Building NowNow - A Hyperlocal Emergency Alert Platform

PROJECT OVERVIEW:
NowNow is a geospatial emergency alert system designed to solve the critical gap in how communities access time-sensitive local information. Unlike traditional social media that relies on engagement algorithms, NowNow delivers information based on proximity and urgency.

THE PROBLEM WE'RE SOLVING:
Current social platforms fail at emergency information distribution:
Algorithm-dependent visibility delays critical alerts
No efficient proximity-based filtering
Lack of credibility mechanisms for rapid assessment
Emergency information competes with entertainment content for visibility

OUR SOLUTION:
A platform where users can:
Post and view alerts filtered by geographic radius (5km, 10km, custom)
Access real-time information: fires, security incidents, traffic, missing persons
Evaluate source credibility through community-driven scoring
Participate in collaborative moderation
Receive immediate notifications based on location, not engagement metrics

LIVE BUILD AGENDA:
System architecture and database design
Next.js application setup and structure
Supabase integration with PostGIS for geospatial queries
Core features: post creation, image uploads, location tagging
Feed implementation with proximity filtering
Real-time subscription setup
Credibility scoring system design

TECHNICAL STACK RATIONALE:
Next.js: Server-side rendering, built-in API routes, optimal performance
Supabase: PostgreSQL with PostGIS extension for efficient geospatial queries
PostGIS: Industry-standard spatial database for radius-based queries
Real-time subscriptions: WebSocket-based instant alert delivery

USE CASES:
Emergency: Fire outbreaks, security incidents, natural disasters, missing persons
Utility: Traffic incidents, infrastructure issues, community alerts
Future: Hyperlocal advertising, verified authority integration, emergency service coordination

BUSINESS MODEL CONSIDERATIONS:
Hyperlocal advertising with radius-based targeting
Verified authority accounts
Community safety partnerships
Geographic ad placement (schools, businesses, events)

Join us as we build technology for social impact. Questions and technical discussion encouraged.

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