Places We Share
A Shared Garden Label Can Explain a Decision as Well as Name a Plant
In a shared garden, a label saying “leave this patch” may puzzle somebody who has come to help. A short explanation of the group’s decision gives the…
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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
Everyday Sharing
Give a Community Newsletter a Column People Can Contribute to Easily
“Send us anything interesting” sounds welcoming, but it can leave a potential contributor unsure what would be useful. A recurring, narrowly framed column…
Places We Share
Two Activities Sharing One Table Need a Visible Boundary
A community table may serve several purposes during one afternoon. A sign-up sheet at one end and a display of donated books at the other can work well,…
Everyday Sharing
Before Printing a Community Booklet, Test Its Contents Page
A booklet can contain every useful detail and still make a visitor work too hard to find one answer. Testing the contents page is a quick way to see whether…
Lending a Hand
A Community Workshop Can Welcome People Who Only Want to Watch
Not everyone arrives at a workshop ready to take part. Someone may want to understand the activity before joining, accompany a friend, or simply watch for a…
Lending a Hand
Give a Volunteer a Graceful Way to Finish a Long-Running Role
A volunteer who has held a role for years may find leaving harder than starting. A clear ending allows the group to plan while respecting the person’s…