@flauwy --- I dig your suggestions. It's always helpful to get feedback from people in the know, while also sharing some exposure. Quick question, for your suggestion to @tojukaka, how would you go about creating a local Steemit project? This might help me to create one in the future.
Hey @ucsdsu, that is a good question. There are many ways to do that. YOu could start by writing your intention to connect with locals by using certain tags from your region - if they exist. If not create them yourself. Then start socializing with your locals and step by step create something.
In case you don't find people or they are reluctant to work with you it might be a good idea to initiate something with friends and family or even something public in your area. There is so much you can do. The tricky part is getting started. Then all follows by itself.