California Reflections HOA
Project Overview
As a resident and board member of the California Reflections HOA, I built, maintain, and manage the community's website. This project combines my technical skills with community service, providing residents with an accessible platform for information and communication.
The HOA needed a modern, user-friendly website that would serve as a central hub for community information, document access, and announcements. The solution needed to be cost-effective, easy to maintain, and accessible to residents of varying technical abilities.
Technical Implementation
I developed a custom website using Next.js and TypeScript, providing a fast, responsive experience across all devices. The site integrates with OneSignal for content management and email communications, allowing board members to easily update content and send notifications to residents.
- Responsive design ensuring accessibility on all devices
- Document repository system for community materials storage and retrieval
- Integrated email notification system for community announcements
- User-friendly content management interface for board members
- Community calendar and event management functionality
Project Management
As both the developer and a board member, I have a unique perspective on the community's needs. I designed and built the website from scratch, integrated the CMS and email functionality, and continue to maintain and update the site as needed. I also train other board members on content management and help ensure that the website remains a valuable resource for our community.
Community Feedback
"The new website has transformed how we communicate with our residents. Information is now easily accessible, and the email notification system ensures everyone stays informed about community matters."
Project Details
Key Metrics
- 300+ active community members
- 85% reduction in paper communications
- 50+ important community documents accessible
My Role
Full-Stack Developer & Board Member
Technologies
- Next.js
- TypeScript
- React
- Tailwind CSS
- OneSignal
- Vercel
Project Link
Visit WebsiteResults & Impact
The website has significantly improved communication within our community:
- Improved resident access to HOA information and documents
- Streamlined communication process for community announcements
- Significant reduction in printing and mailing costs
- Increased engagement in community events and activities
Key Learnings
- Community-Focused UX Design:
Gained valuable insights into designing interfaces for diverse user groups with varying technical abilities, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for all community members regardless of digital literacy.
- Efficient Document Management Systems:
Developed expertise in creating organized, searchable document repositories that allow non-technical users to easily upload, categorize, and access important community documents and historical records.
- Non-Profit Budget Optimization:
Learned to maximize technology value while working within strict non-profit budget constraints, selecting appropriate technologies and implementation strategies that deliver high-quality results without unnecessary expenses.
- Community Engagement Strategies:
Discovered effective approaches for increasing digital participation in community organizations, including notification systems, interactive features, and user-friendly content presentation that encourages resident engagement.
- User Training and Documentation:
Refined approaches to creating effective training materials and conducting workshops for non-technical users, ensuring that board members could confidently manage and update website content independently.