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...
Helping to fill a voidLearn to fix spoilt items at Repair Kopitiam at a void deck and give away items or hunt for treasure at the Singapore Really Really Free Market Fri, 22 Feb 2019 02:05 PM By MCCY Community Skill Sharing,Community,NeighboursRead more...
Beyond Food: Community Gardens as Places of Connection and EmpowermentGardening has a power that is political and even democratic. And it is a political power that can be applied constantly, whereas one can only vote or demonstrate occasionally. ~ Wendell Berry Wed, 20 Feb 2019 01:59 PM By MCCY Community Space Sharing,Health & WellbeingRead more...
My Turf: Vegetables and friendship blossoming in community gardensRetired seamstress Song Hiang Kong, 81, learnt how to grow vegetables from her mother when she was growing up in Malaysia. Thu, 14 Feb 2019 10:55 AM By MCCY Gardening,CommunityRead more...
Policies for Shareable CitiesWe believe that fostering the growth of the sharing economy is the single most important thing that city governments can do to boost prosperity and resilience. This is a guide for urban policy makers and planners who want the best for their cities. Tue, 12 Feb 2019 02:05 PM By MCCY Shareable cities,Shareable,Sustainable EconomiesRead more...