How sharing can bring Japan's elderly and youth togetherUntil recently, 83 year-old-old Michiko Takada, a widow living in the city of Beppu in southern Japan, led an active life. The retiree volunteered as a "citizen teacher" for home economics classes at local middle schools. All this changed when ..... Sun, 14 Apr 2019 07:12 PM By MCCY Cities,Community,Japan,Lifestyle,NeighbourhoodsRead more...
The retiree behind the roof garden that brought back a kampung spiritHidden away on a rooftop in Dover is a community garden that is lowering the walls among neighbours and helping to forge friendships. But it realised this potential only after Benjamin Ee decided to turn it around. Mon, 08 Apr 2019 05:35 PM By MCCY Gardening,Community,CNA InsiderRead more...
How to Set Up a Neighborhood Exchange Box in 4 Easy StepsFind out more about how you can set up a neighborhood exchange box in 4 simple steps. Mon, 25 Mar 2019 08:08 AM By MCCY Lifestyle,Public space,Cities,SwappingRead more...
Creating the everyday commons: The need to consider space in sharing initiativesImagine living in a neighborhood where you can learn from your neighbors, grow your own food, participate in your child's education, and invest back to your community's well-being through your daily transactions. Mon, 25 Mar 2019 08:02 AM By MCCY Spaces,Sharing Cities,Housing ,Lifestyle,Public spaceRead more...
Sharing Cities"Sharing Cities: Activating the Urban Commons,” is a collection of 137 case studies and policies in 11 categories that demonstrate that a city run by the people is not only possible, but that much of it is already here. Wed, 13 Mar 2019 02:33 PM By MCCY Sharing Cities,ShareableRead more...
How to ShareVisit this growing collection of how to share posts, which can help you save money, reduce waste, and build community through sharing. Tue, 12 Mar 2019 11:24 AM By MCCY Community Resource SharingRead more...
Singapore's sharing economy: Why are we not doing more?American sharing economy expert April Rinne, who spoke in Singapore last month, notes that prior to the 19th century, people shared everything from infrastructure to goods to labour. Thu, 07 Mar 2019 02:13 PM By MCCY One Planet,Smart Nation,Community Resource Sharing,Sharing EconomyRead more...
“Kampung Spirit” of umbrella-sharing in Pasir Ris draws dissenting opinions from netizensIn a small cluster of flats across four blocks in Elias Park area in Pasir Ris, umbrellas are shared among the residents–a step to rekindle a faith in humanity. Tue, 05 Mar 2019 04:34 PM By MCCY Community Resource SharingRead more...
Free umbrella-sharing schemeIf you are caught in the rain in Sembawang, there is no need to fret - if you are at one of its umbrella-sharing spots. Thu, 28 Feb 2019 03:09 PM By MCCY Community Resource Sharing,Sembawang,Sharing Economy,PolytechnicsRead more...
Fridges stocked with food in Tampines block to help boost kampung spiritThe kampung spirit of Singapore's old days is being rekindled in Tampines Street 43, thanks to two refrigerators. Tue, 26 Feb 2019 03:09 PM By MCCY Community Food Sharing,BAEY YAM KENG,Grassroots OrganisationsRead more...