Commons Network

Through the Commons Work resource center, On the Commons fosters the commons network, which includes commoners in the U.S. and abroad with a diverse range of backgrounds. Individuals and organizations leading commons-based projects can use this platform to share their work and connect with others who advance the commons in their own fields and communities. Check out the initial content collections listed below to learn about some of our co-creative fieldwork and strategies for protecting our essential commons.

An Invitation to Join the Commons Network

September 12, 2012 | by On the Commons Team

If you care about what we share in common, read this invitation

Join the Commons Network

Action Strategies for Commons Leaders Around the Globe November 27, 2012 \| On the Commons Team Trust emergent wisdom, animate the commons co-creatively, and more	To Change the System, We Must Start Everywhere at Once November 27, 2012 \| On the Commons Team Insights from Commons Solutions Lab participants and Network members on how to advance commons work
Voices from the Commons Movement November 27, 2012 \| On the Commons Team Learn about work that’s already underway	The Commons Network Form September 17, 2012 \| On the Commons Team Use this form to join the network

Public Spaces and Public Life

The Great American Neighborhood September 10, 2012 \| Jay Walljasper Welcome to Jacobsburg, which offers inspiring lessons in how to create a great community.	16 Ways to Make Your Neighborhood Safer, Greener and More Fun August 16, 2012 \| Jay Walljasper From Italy to Luckenbach, Texas, practical ideas for improving your hometown
25 Tips for Making Your Neighborhood Better August 13, 2012 \| Jay Walljasper Jay Walljasper's guide to changing the world on your own block	Low-income People Need Public Spaces the Most August 12, 2012 \| Jay Walljasper Parks, squares, sidewalks, transit, schools and community centers are commons that can be used by all

Great Lakes Commons

A Review of Shiney Varghese's "Water Governance for 21st Century" April 25, 2013 \| Ana Micka Lessons from Water Trading in the U.S. and Australia	Participate in the Great Lakes Commons Initiative April 24, 2013 \| On the Commons Team
An Update on the Great Lakes Tour April 24, 2013 \| On the Commons Team On the Commons, Council of Canadians, FLOW, and others travel to communities around the Great Lakes	I AM WATER April 24, 2013 \| On the Commons Team Participate in our public art project and lend your voice to the Great Lakes Commons Charter

International Water Commons

Water Commons. Water Citizenship. Water Security. August 3, 2012 \| Tales of commons management from around the world	10 Water Commons Principles July 11, 2012 \| Maude Barlow A co-creative approach for protecting the planet's future
Debating the Future of Our World's Water April 3, 2012 \| Daniel Moss World Water Forum in Marseille sets the stage for important talks at Rio environment conference	Ciao, Water Privatizers July 27, 2011 \| Jay Walljasper Italian commons activists' big plans to follow up on their smashing election victory

Our Food Commons

The 2011 Farmland Commons Gathering Introduction May 7, 2012 \| On the Commons Team Reclaiming farmland as a commons	Commons-Based Community Investment Strategies June 30, 2011 \| On the Commons Team Designing a framework for investing in local food systems
7 Reasons We Believe Land Is an Essential Commons August 30, 2010 \| On the Commons Team Even when privately owned, it must be stewarded for future generations	Agenda for the 2011 Farmland Commons Gathering June 30, 2010 \| On the Commons Team Riverwood Inn – Otsego, Minnesota

Oregon Commons

Mt. Hood: Pay-Per-View? June 13, 2012 \| Oregon Commons What if you had to pay to view Mt Hood?	East Portland Neighbors: Mapping Our Local Commons June 13, 2012 \| Oregon Commons Neighborhood associations are often at the forefront of efforts to create and/or maintain community assets
Commons Walking Tour Debuts! June 13, 2012 \| Oregon Commons What do the Portlandia statue, garbage cans, water fountains and the Oregon History Museum have in common?

Action Strategies for Commons Leaders Around the Globe November 27, 2012 \| On the Commons Team Trust emergent wisdom, animate the commons co-creatively, and more	To Change the System, We Must Start Everywhere at Once November 27, 2012 \| On the Commons Team Insights from Commons Solutions Lab participants and Network members on how to advance commons work
Voices from the Commons Movement November 27, 2012 \| On the Commons Team Learn about work that’s already underway	The Commons Network Form September 17, 2012 \| On the Commons Team Use this form to join the network

The Great American Neighborhood September 10, 2012 \| Jay Walljasper Welcome to Jacobsburg, which offers inspiring lessons in how to create a great community.	16 Ways to Make Your Neighborhood Safer, Greener and More Fun August 16, 2012 \| Jay Walljasper From Italy to Luckenbach, Texas, practical ideas for improving your hometown
25 Tips for Making Your Neighborhood Better August 13, 2012 \| Jay Walljasper Jay Walljasper's guide to changing the world on your own block	Low-income People Need Public Spaces the Most August 12, 2012 \| Jay Walljasper Parks, squares, sidewalks, transit, schools and community centers are commons that can be used by all

A Review of Shiney Varghese's "Water Governance for 21st Century" April 25, 2013 \| Ana Micka Lessons from Water Trading in the U.S. and Australia	Participate in the Great Lakes Commons Initiative April 24, 2013 \| On the Commons Team
An Update on the Great Lakes Tour April 24, 2013 \| On the Commons Team On the Commons, Council of Canadians, FLOW, and others travel to communities around the Great Lakes	I AM WATER April 24, 2013 \| On the Commons Team Participate in our public art project and lend your voice to the Great Lakes Commons Charter

Water Commons. Water Citizenship. Water Security. August 3, 2012 \| Tales of commons management from around the world	10 Water Commons Principles July 11, 2012 \| Maude Barlow A co-creative approach for protecting the planet's future
Debating the Future of Our World's Water April 3, 2012 \| Daniel Moss World Water Forum in Marseille sets the stage for important talks at Rio environment conference	Ciao, Water Privatizers July 27, 2011 \| Jay Walljasper Italian commons activists' big plans to follow up on their smashing election victory

The 2011 Farmland Commons Gathering Introduction May 7, 2012 \| On the Commons Team Reclaiming farmland as a commons	Commons-Based Community Investment Strategies June 30, 2011 \| On the Commons Team Designing a framework for investing in local food systems
7 Reasons We Believe Land Is an Essential Commons August 30, 2010 \| On the Commons Team Even when privately owned, it must be stewarded for future generations	Agenda for the 2011 Farmland Commons Gathering June 30, 2010 \| On the Commons Team Riverwood Inn – Otsego, Minnesota

Commons Work

Commons Network

An Invitation to Join the Commons Network

Join the Commons Network

Action Strategies for Commons Leaders Around the Globe

To Change the System, We Must Start Everywhere at Once

Voices from the Commons Movement

The Commons Network Form

Public Spaces and Public Life

The Great American Neighborhood

16 Ways to Make Your Neighborhood Safer, Greener and More Fun

25 Tips for Making Your Neighborhood Better

Low-income People Need Public Spaces the Most

Great Lakes Commons

A Review of Shiney Varghese's "Water Governance for 21st Century"

Participate in the Great Lakes Commons Initiative

An Update on the Great Lakes Tour

I AM WATER

International Water Commons

Water Commons. Water Citizenship. Water Security.

10 Water Commons Principles

Debating the Future of Our World's Water

Ciao, Water Privatizers

Our Food Commons

The 2011 Farmland Commons Gathering Introduction

Commons-Based Community Investment Strategies

7 Reasons We Believe Land Is an Essential Commons

Agenda for the 2011 Farmland Commons Gathering

Oregon Commons

Mt. Hood: Pay-Per-View?

East Portland Neighbors: Mapping Our Local Commons

Commons Walking Tour Debuts!

Introduction
to the Commons

Commons Framework

Commons Network

Commons Magazine

About On the Commons

Commons Work