Much like the Little Free Libraries and Repair Cafés, the Free Things Box is meant to lengthen the life of things and keep them out of landfills prematurely. Read more »
For Jane’s Walk Weekend (May 4 & 5), thousands will meet their neighbors to explore, observe, and appreciate what makes their neighborhoods great. Read more »
If vibrancy is people and citizenship is creative, then the more that citizens feel they contribute to public spaces, the more vibrant their communities will be. Read more »
After writing her PhD thesis on neighborhood sharing, Millie Stone was given a "community cake" that required her to ask her neighbor for a cup of sugar. She reflects on why she -- and so many other people -- find it so much easier to give than to ask for something as simple as a cup of sugar. Read more »
What started as a front yard garden bed has grown into a movement promoting hyper-local food, connected neighborhoods and the power of sharing. Read more »
Planners generally view sidewalks as a way for people to get around from one place to another, but sidewalks also serve a vital economic function Read more »
Want to create more community in your neighborhood? Here are 10 great tips for doing just that, including block parties, potlucks, community gardens, and more. Read more »
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