Places We Share
A Community Time Capsule Needs a Future Reader and a Named Custodian
Plan a community time capsule around permission, a clear opening date and a record that helps future organisers understand each contribution.
Around here, everyone has something to offerA little time.
A little time.
A place to belong.
Ideas for lending a hand, sharing what we have, and making everyday places feel more like a community.
Places we share
What makes a neighborhood square worth staying in?
A bench, a clear path, a little shade: take a closer look at the everyday details that make a public space feel welcoming.
Take a closer look →A few good starting points
Lending a Hand
Agree on a Tie Rule Before a Community Vote Begins
Agree on the procedure for a tied community vote before counting, and keep the result separate from a chair’s improvised preference.
Places We Share
A Free Community Event Can Still Be Expensive to Attend
Make a free community event easier to join by checking transport, materials, food and caring costs before writing the invitation.
Everyday Sharing
A Group Activity Can Offer a Shorter Version Without Calling It Incomplete
Some participants can stay for an hour; others have twenty minutes. A shorter route through an activity can provide a satisfying result if it is designed as…
Lending a Hand
Ask Before Adding Someone’s Name to the Volunteer Rota
“I can probably help” is not the same as accepting a particular shift. A rota becomes more dependable when availability and confirmation occupy different…
Places We Share
A Community Display Should Say Whether Visitors May Touch
A table of objects invites curiosity, but visitors cannot reliably guess which items are handling samples and which are only for looking. Clear permission…