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COMMONS IN THE FIELD
Commons in the Field
Toolbox for Commons in the Field
Thank Your Local Placemaker
An innovative idea for thanking those who make our neighborhoods great
Jay Walljasper's Speaking Schedule
How to Design Our World for Happiness
Free download of OTC's new book: The Commons Guide to Placemaking and a Convivial Life
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Articles on Commons in the Field
September 3, 2013
Great Lakes Commons Map is a Tool for Building Awareness
Paul Baines explains his crowdsourced project--and another way folks in Toronto are growing the movement
June 24, 2013
Rehydrating India's Dry Rivers
June 24, 2013
Commoning Flourishes Around the Globe
A list of commons-based efforts from Zaragoza to Berlin and everywhere in between
May 27, 2013
The Sol Collective Sows Seeds for a Brighter Future
How one organization boosts the commons in Sacramento, California
May 27, 2013
A Grassroots Initiative Enlivens the Commons in West Marin
How West Marin Commons has preserved and enhanced the California commons from its charming beginnings
May 24, 2013
Protecting Drinking Water by Preventing Pollution in Upstream Communities
Latin American water leaders discuss commons approach for safe water
April 25, 2013
A Review of Shiney Varghese's "Water Governance for 21st Century"
Lessons from Water Trading in the U.S. and Australia
March 27, 2013
Bring On the Commons to Your College Campus or Community
Raising awareness of the commons is crucial for our future
March 26, 2013
On the Commons Goes to College
Good questions from our recent campus visits
January 8, 2013
It's All Happening at the Park
More than ever, we need common ground where all kinds of people can interact, learn and have fun
November 29, 2012
Reclaiming the Great Lakes as a Commons
A new approach to protecting water for everyone--including future generations
November 29, 2012
Tar Sands Threaten Environment a Thousand Miles Away
As many as 17 oil refinery expansions are being considered around the Great Lakes
November 27, 2012
To Change the System, We Must Start Everywhere at Once
Insights from Commons Solutions Lab participants and Network members on how to advance commons work
November 27, 2012
Voices from the Commons Movement
Learn about work that’s already underway
October 24, 2012
Words and Works from Great Lakes Gathering Participants
Read observations from Great Lakes gathering participants on the state of the Great Lakes and our time together
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