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.