11 platform cooperatives creating a real sharing economy
As “death star platforms” such as Airbnb and Uber continue their pursuit of global domination, an alternative is rising in its wake.
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> HOUSING
Eugene tiny house villages model innovative solutions to homelessnessA
nonprofit, self-managed community of low-cost tiny houses for people in need of housing, Opportunity Village has housed 90 people since 2013.Read more »
CO-OPS
How to bootstrap a bossless organization in three easy steps
“Doing meaningful work in a truly collaborative environment creates the deepest solidarity I’ve ever experienced.” Read more »
This kind of tangible, collaborative enterprise to address a city’s pressing problems is the first of its kind in the U.S. Read more »
HOW-TO
How to start a repair café
Repair Cafés are not only great events to get your vacuum, waffle iron, or lawn mower fixed, but the very nature of their collaborative and community-oriented learning spirit contains the antidote to our modern day throw-away mentality. Read more »
Featured Events
Discover and participate in the sharing transformation, a movement that promotes the sharing of community resources, cooperative enterprises, and other commons-based projects. Read more »
If you missed hosting or participating in #MapJam in April, we invite you to join us during #GlobalSharingWeek — from June 5-11, for the second round. Read more »
Living the New Economy Oakland Convergence
Submit proposals for workshops, panel discussions, and interactive sessions on issues that matter the most to you. All applications are due by May 30.Read more »
Upcoming Events
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#CoworkingWeek2016
May 23 (All day) to May 27 (All day)
The City We Want: Co-creating Resilient Cities with Young Innovators
May 31, 9:30 am
THINK Education, 46-52 Mountain St, Ultimo NSW 2007
Village Building Convergence 2016
June 3 (All day) to June 12 (All day)
2800 SE Harrison Street, Portland, OR 97214
Creatives Get Mutual Seminar: Business Models for the Creative Economy
June 5, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Museum of Contemporary Art, Australia, Level 6 Terrace Entrance (Circular Quay West Side), Sydney NSW 2000
Open Source Circular Economy Days
June 9 (All day) to June 13 (All day)