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Harrisburg Pennsylvania is one of many cities that have used the economics of sharing, as expressed by land value return, to spur sustainable development.  Credit: Penn Live

“Land value return” and building a more equitable economy

Rick Rybeck|January 27, 2022February 26, 2022
The application of new technologies is promising, but maintaining the values of resource communities (such as social and ecological well-being) should take precedent in the design process. :Credit: Unsplash

6 design dilemmas to address when setting up digital platforms for resource communities

Martijn de Waal|January 25, 2022January 28, 2022
Since 2015, C. Davida Ingram has used her role as public engagement programs manager at The Seattle Public Library to empower artists and communities of color. Credit: Inye Wokoma

Meet the Seattle artist creating community connections at The Library

Monée Fields-White|January 20, 2022January 21, 2022
sharing economy

How Cloud of Goods’ Punsri Abeywickrema kept the promise of the sharing economy alive

Alessandra Bautze|January 18, 2022January 21, 2022

How to start a Repair Café

Sven Eberlein|January 13, 2022January 14, 2022
covid-19

Amid rising COVID-19 cases, solidarity saves lives in Croatia

Marina Kelava|January 11, 2022
Vacant lot on the SW corner of Melrose Avenue and Sycamore Avenue. Credit: Los Angeles Love Affair

How communities are reimagining LA’s vacant lots

Alexandra Frost|January 7, 2022
New Year's Credit: Estee Janssens for Unsplash

Go tiny for New Year’s resolutions that work

BJ Fogg|January 6, 2022January 6, 2022
The Human Library is a non-profit organization encouraging folks to connect with each other by not judging "books" (people) by their covers. Credit: The Human Library

The Human Library connects people by tackling stigma and isolation

JoAnna Haugen|January 4, 2022March 25, 2022
Credit: The Encompassing Center

Mental health services for the people, by the people

Tina Jenkins Bell|December 30, 2021

Catching the sun: How communities create their own people-powered solar solutions

Lonny Grafman|December 28, 2021December 28, 2021

These apps aim to reduce the social and environmental impacts of food waste

Kevin Richardson|December 23, 2021June 13, 2024
DAO

The DAO of decentralization: Can co-ops thrive on the blockchain?

Robert Raymond|December 21, 2021December 27, 2021
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HOW-TOs

Party Kit displayed with reusable plastic bowls of many colors filled with food.

How (and why) to add a Party Kit to your Library of Things

Isabel Mack|June 5, 2025June 5, 2025
seed library

How to launch your own seed lending library

Richmond Grows|January 8, 2025January 9, 2025
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New toolkit from Shareable will help you start (and grow) a Library of Things in YOUR community

Shareable|December 11, 2024
Hell's Kitchen Free Store.

How to start a free store in your community

Chana Widawski|November 26, 2024December 11, 2024
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How to prevent food waste: 27 tips for community leaders

Cat Johnson|November 5, 2024November 5, 2024
The Kingsbridge Armory in the Bronx in New York City

How to negotiate a Community Benefits Agreement

PowerSwitch Action|September 24, 2024October 9, 2024
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How to free the soil by depaving

Cat Johnson|August 13, 2024August 21, 2024
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How to start a worker co-op

Mira Luna|July 31, 2024August 21, 2024
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How to create a little free community pantry or fridge

JoAnna Haugen|July 3, 2024August 21, 2024

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Sexual health emergency preparedness with Kelley Dennings and Kyliah Hughes

The Response|November 12, 2025November 12, 2025
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crews organize in a parking lot in Asheville NC post hurricane helene

Tool libraries, mutual aid, and community-led disaster response with Rachel Kinbar, Shelby Treichler, and Ben Wyatt

The Response|October 29, 2025November 12, 2025
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The Pointillistic City: Well-being and equity in communities and their places with Dan O’Brien

Cities@Tufts|October 24, 2025November 12, 2025
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Freedom Farmers: Agricultural resistance and institution building with Monica White

Cities@Tufts|October 8, 2025November 12, 2025
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Artists against fascism: People power and resistance with Jordan Seaberry

The Response|September 30, 2025October 21, 2025
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