Nextdoor seeks to evolve from merely an app for neighborhood complaints into a significant resource. On Tuesday, it unveiled a redesign aimed at moving away from being a site for grievances and potential racial biases. The redesign emphasizes three new features: Alerts, News, and Faves, which are meant to enhance the app’s usefulness and timeliness.

Alerts deliver critical notifications regarding weather crises, traffic issues, or power outages, utilizing reports from community members and local agencies, in collaboration with Samdesk and The Weather Company for real-time information. For News, Nextdoor partnered with over 3,500 local media outlets across the U.S., UK, and Canada, including the San Francisco Standard, The London Standard, and The Toronto Star.

Faves is an AI-enhanced tool designed to improve neighborhood experiences by providing local suggestions for service providers, attractions, and dining options. It aggregates years of Nextdoor data to deliver straightforward answers and is initially being rolled out in select U.S. regions.

“This is a pivotal moment for Nextdoor,” stated Nirav Tolia, CEO and Co-Founder, in a press announcement. “Neighborhoods are more significant than ever, and today we reaffirm our commitment to creating the best product that allows neighbors to unite and establish stronger, safer, and more interconnected local communities.”

It remains to be observed how Nextdoor will progress with this redesign.