Crafting a Community for the Kids of Kebun BahruGrowing up is tough - but Abhishek Bajaj and his team from 6th Sense are ensuring that the kids of Kebun Bahru have the space to be themselves and become good friends. Tue, 08 Sep 2020 10:30 AM By MCCY SocialisingRead more...
From Liveable to Lovable City: The Role of the Arts in Placemaking SingaporeCities never stand still. Singapore is no exception. This is palpably evident in the recent disappearance of cherished spaces such as Rochor Centre, Sungei Road Flea Market and Pearl Bank Apartments. Mon, 31 Aug 2020 02:38 PM By MCCY Social SpaceRead more...
Redefining our Diversity - Creative PlacemakingCan a rojak be a rojak if you eat the peanut sauce, followed by tempeh, then everything else individually? Mon, 31 Aug 2020 02:35 PM By MCCY Citizen ReporterRead more...
Gardening plots to increase twofold by 2030; NParks to give away seed packets to spur growing vegetables at homeThe National Parks Board (NParks) aims to have 3,000 community gardens - up from 1,500 - and 3,000 allotment gardens, a threefold increase from the current level. Mon, 20 Jul 2020 11:04 AM By MCCY National Parks Board,GardeningRead more...
Seed libraries help communities grow food in a pandemicThe specter of empty shelves at the store and restrained household budgets have spurred Ocean Beach Public Library members in San Diego to flock to an online seed exchange. Mon, 20 Jul 2020 11:01 AM By MCCY Covid-19,Seed LibraryRead more...
How Learning to Share Again Cuts Waste, and Makes more Resilient CommunitiesSharing is one of the very first things we are taught to do as children, its almost the defining difference between being good or seen as selfish. Wed, 10 Jun 2020 09:41 PM By MCCY Libraries of Things,Reskilling,Reuse,Share Shed,Sharing economyRead more...
In Tough times, Our Community Becomes Our Safety NetRight now in America, anxiety is the new normal. And when you look at all that has changed over the past couple of weeks, its not hard to see why. Wed, 10 Jun 2020 09:38 PM By MCCY Building resilient communities,coronavirus,covid-19Read more...
Strategies for Cultural Change: Degrowth and the Use of SpaceDegrowth addresses the negative consequences of consumerism (psychological stress, long working hours and positional competition) and discusses the benefits of frugal lifestyles. Wed, 10 Jun 2020 09:35 PM By MCCY Degrowth,Cultural changeRead more...
The Horror Films Got it Wrong. This Virus has Turned us into Caring NeighboursAcross the world, Covid-19 has triggered community action on a vast scale. Its a powerful riposte to both government and private money. Wed, 10 Jun 2020 09:29 PM By MCCY Resilience,Coronavirus,Covid-19Read more...
10 ways to share during the COVID-19 pandemicSharing probably is not the first idea that comes to mind during the COVID-19 pandemic as it implies physical contact. However, there are many ways to share that do not require physical contact. Mon, 11 May 2020 11:04 AM By MCCY Covid-19,Coronavirus,Community,Resources,SharingRead more...