COMMONS MAGAZINE
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.
Parks, squares, sidewalks, transit, schools and community centers are commons that can be used by all
Illuminating new possibilities and solutions
In the Netherlands, older people bike at exactly the same rate as the rest of the population-- about 25 percent of all trips. (Photo by Amsterdamize under a Creative Commons license.)
They pedal for fun, health, transportation and to enjoy a stronger sense of community
