How do you start feeling part of a neighborhood?

Knowing the route home is not quite the same as feeling at home. A neighborhood can remain a collection of streets for a long time if daily life is just commuting and closing the front door. Getting familiar with a place may happen through much smaller, repeated encounters.

What helped you feel connected after moving, even within the same city? Looking for ideas that do not require a big social circle or spending money every day. A regular walk, a library visit, or learning a neighbor's name might count. How do you build familiarity while respecting other people's privacy and space?