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Community Building
Topics | June 26, 2017
Pop Goes the Community
Blog | by Rebecca Sanborn Stone | June 23, 2014
How a temporary "pop-up" university helped bring a small Vermont town back to life.
What Are Community Currencies? How Do They Work?
Blog | by Chong Kee Tan | August 12, 2013
There are many other ways to pay for goods and services than with money. Chong Kee Tan, co-founder of Bay Bucks, breaks down community currencies.
Community Action Kits
Series | February 9, 2018
Community-Supported Art: The New CSAs
Blog | by Eleanor Cleverly | November 20, 2013
Is community-supported art the next big thing in supporting local artists?
A New Kind of Community Finance
Blog | by Rachel Maxwell | October 29, 2014
Community Sourced Capital is a new kind of financial system that empowers communities to fund the businesses they most care about.
Community Supported Art Picks Up Steam
Blog | by Aislinn Pluta | February 15, 2015
The Community Supported Art movement continues to grow. Read some tips on how to start your own "CSA."
Excerpt: "Creating Community as We Grow Older"
Blog | by New Dream | November 4, 2014
Beth Baker's new book tackles the issues of community and aging in place, showing how neighbors can support one another as they grow older together.
WEBINAR: Community Solar 101
Webinars | January 10, 2013
Go solar — together! Through community techniques such as cooperatives, bulk purchasing, and group net metering, solar energy can be more affordable for everyone.
Creating Community, One Market at a Time
Blog | by Amy Curtis | February 28, 2012
St. George's Market in Belfast, Ireland, showcases how local markets can bridge historical divides and give back to communities.
Start a Tool Library in Your Community
Blog | by Lisa Mastny | May 9, 2011
Join the sharing economy and help neighbors get the job done, cooperatively and cheaply.
Building a More Connected Community, One Hour at a Time
Blog | by Mary Murphy | February 22, 2016
At just one year old, the Silver Spring Timebank is already a proven leader in organizing community sharing events.
Fostering Connection and Community Through Resilience Circles
Blog | by Luka Carfagna and Emilie Dubois | September 7, 2011
Two Boston graduate students are building community and increasing their personal security through participation in a local Resilience Circle.
Community in Action Challenge: Build Connections
Blog | March 12, 2018
Let's consider reaching out to make new (or newly energized) connections in our neighborhoods or workplaces. Take our challenge to learn fun ways to do this!
Josef Beery: Connecting Community Through Art and Books
Blog | by Lisa Mastny | December 11, 2012
Beery talks with us about his efforts to broaden the dialogue around sharing, simplicity, and community connection.