STREET FIX: Community Resource Sharing App for Informal Settlements

Source: Dev.to

Overview

Street Fix is built for residents of informal settlements in Blantyre, Malawi—communities like Mbayani, Chirimba, and Ndirande where over 40 % of the city’s population lives. These neighborhoods face daily challenges such as broken communal water points, irregular waste collection, limited knowledge of working facilities, and a lack of centralized communication between neighbors. Street Fix bridges this gap by empowering residents to report issues, share resources, and strengthen community bonds.

Features

• Document broken water points, sanitation problems, and waste issues with photos and GPS coordinates.
• Interactive map showing reported issues (color‑coded by category/status), health clinics, and waste collection points.
• Community discussion board for sharing tips, asking questions, and organizing initiatives.
• Public recognition feature to thank helpful neighbors and celebrate community spirit.
• Tools for monitoring issues, updating statuses, adding community resources, and moderating content.

Live Site & Repository

• Live site:
• GitHub repository:

Tech Stack

• Framework: Next.js 16 (App Router) + React 19 + TypeScript
• Styling: Tailwind CSS + shadcn/ui
• Database & Auth: Supabase (with Row Level Security) for database, authentication, and file storage
• Maps: Leaflet.js + OpenStreetMap for interactive maps
• Forms: react-hook-form + Zod for form validation
• Deployment: Vercel

Key Decisions

• Adopted a server‑first architecture with React Server Components for better performance.
• Implemented progressive enhancement so forms remain functional on slow connections.
• Prioritized security by design with RLS policies and server‑side validation.

Building better communities, one fix at a time. 🏘️✨