Community Life

Locally-based commons build the “social wealth” of our communities. It is therefore important to create and maintain an independent business sector, inviting public spaces, local agricultural initiatives, and other vital community systems.

The Fall and Rise of Great Public Spaces

August 5, 2012 | by Jay Walljasper

Why we need parks, streetlife, squares, markets, trails, community gardens and other hang outs more than ever

Is Mitt Romney a Commoner?

April 6, 2012 | by Jay Walljasper

Republicans claim that volunteers can replace government services. Not without strongly pro-commons policies.

Why I Call Myself a Commoner March 7, 2012 \| By Harriet Barlow A Day in the Life of Harriet Barlow	Caring for Those Who Care January 18, 2012 \| By Jay Walljasper Parents, teachers, nurses, volunteers, day care providers, social workers are the backbone of our social commons
Rise of Commons Transforms a Rust Belt City June 6, 2011 \| By Jay Walljasper Report from the Future: South Bend, Indiana, in 2035	51 (Mostly) Simple Ways to Spark a Commons Revolution April 25, 2011 \| By Jay Walljasper What you can do to make a better world
How You Can Become a Commoner March 3, 2011 \| By Julie Ristau It starts with commoning—the natural act of connecting with others to find security, convenience and fun	Boston Youth Group Pushes Commons-based Goals February 9, 2011 \| by Jay Walljasper Boston Youth Group Pushes Commons-based Goals: The Hyde Square Task Force is by far and away one of the most promising community success stories.
America's Most Enduring Common Ground May 10, 2013 \| By Giulio Capperchi Since 1634 the Boston Commons has been shared by all	The Commons That Connects Us Six Days a Week May 4, 2013 \| By David Morris The Post Office is under siege from many sides, but is showing political resilience
Summertime Ooooohhs! May 1, 2013 \| By Jay Walljasper A disproportionately large share of our best memories happen in parks	A Woman Ahead of Her Time April 22, 2013 \| By David Bollier Jane Jacobs was a visionary champion of great cities, who is celebrated each May with Jane's Walks around the world.

Why I Call Myself a Commoner March 7, 2012 \| By Harriet Barlow A Day in the Life of Harriet Barlow	Caring for Those Who Care January 18, 2012 \| By Jay Walljasper Parents, teachers, nurses, volunteers, day care providers, social workers are the backbone of our social commons
Rise of Commons Transforms a Rust Belt City June 6, 2011 \| By Jay Walljasper Report from the Future: South Bend, Indiana, in 2035	51 (Mostly) Simple Ways to Spark a Commons Revolution April 25, 2011 \| By Jay Walljasper What you can do to make a better world
How You Can Become a Commoner March 3, 2011 \| By Julie Ristau It starts with commoning—the natural act of connecting with others to find security, convenience and fun	Boston Youth Group Pushes Commons-based Goals February 9, 2011 \| by Jay Walljasper Boston Youth Group Pushes Commons-based Goals: The Hyde Square Task Force is by far and away one of the most promising community success stories.
America's Most Enduring Common Ground May 10, 2013 \| By Giulio Capperchi Since 1634 the Boston Commons has been shared by all	The Commons That Connects Us Six Days a Week May 4, 2013 \| By David Morris The Post Office is under siege from many sides, but is showing political resilience
Summertime Ooooohhs! May 1, 2013 \| By Jay Walljasper A disproportionately large share of our best memories happen in parks	A Woman Ahead of Her Time April 22, 2013 \| By David Bollier Jane Jacobs was a visionary champion of great cities, who is celebrated each May with Jane's Walks around the world.

Commons Magazine

Community Life

The Fall and Rise of Great Public Spaces

Is Mitt Romney a Commoner?

Why I Call Myself a Commoner

Caring for Those Who Care

Rise of Commons Transforms a Rust Belt City

51 (Mostly) Simple Ways to Spark a Commons Revolution

How You Can Become a Commoner

Boston Youth Group Pushes Commons-based Goals

America's Most Enduring Common Ground

The Commons That Connects Us Six Days a Week

Summertime Ooooohhs!

A Woman Ahead of Her Time

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