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Solutions based news stories showcasing what’s possible for people and society through sharing.

Courier cooperatives are changing the rules of the gig economy

Bike delivery cooperatives are changing the rules of the gig economy

Casey O'Brien|July 15, 2020July 16, 2020
The future of Libraries of Things is digital and bright

The future of Libraries of Things is digital and bright

Nithin Coca|July 13, 2020July 30, 2020
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Bike Kitchen Bratislava: A bike hire co-op powered by the sharing economy

Mary Dellenbaugh-Losse|July 9, 2020August 28, 2020
Biodiversity flourishes as farmers return to collective ownership

Biodiversity flourishes as farmers return to collective governance

Marina Kelava|July 6, 2020July 7, 2020
The Kalkbreite: Participative housing planning in Zurich

The Kalkbreite: Participative housing planning in Zurich

Nicole de Vries|July 2, 2020August 28, 2020
One contribution I’m making to my neighborhood is helping to fix our irrigation system. Here’s a peek inside my new irrigation tool box I assembled for the purpose starting with the box itself, which I scavenged from our dumpster.

A neighborhood comes alive with possibility

Neal Gorenflo|July 1, 2020August 22, 2020
French patisserie Cocolico Pâtisserie is donating cakes to the staff at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading, United Kingdom.

How cities are transforming in the face of COVID-19

Kristi Eaton|June 29, 2020June 30, 2020
Holzmarkt Berlin: Balancing creative freedom, economic survival, and bottom-up urban development

Holzmarkt Berlin: Balancing creative freedom, economic survival, and bottom-up urban development

Mary Dellenbaugh-Losse|June 25, 2020August 28, 2020
Five rapid responses for communities to address the COVID-19 “Housing Apocalypse”

Five rapid responses for communities to address the COVID-19 “Housing Apocalypse”

Bill Barberg|June 24, 2020August 20, 2020
The communities hit hardest by racism have ideas worth investing in

The communities hit hardest by racism have solutions worth investing in

Oscar Perry Abello|June 23, 2020June 25, 2020
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Courtney Pankrat|June 22, 2020September 21, 2022
Düsselgrün: An urban commons in the heart of Düsseldorf

Düsselgrün: An urban commons in the heart of Düsseldorf

Mary Dellenbaugh-Losse|June 18, 2020August 28, 2020
seed libraries; seed sharing

Seed libraries help communities grow food in a pandemic

Enrique Gili|June 17, 2020June 17, 2020
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HOW-TOs

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

Isabel Mack|June 5, 2025June 5, 2025
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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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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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