Community Development

Why “skill-share libraries” are trending in community development Many towns are familiar with a “library of things” (borrow a drill, a gazebo, a carpet cleaner). A newer, more specific twist…

Why a “tool library” is a powerful community development project (even in small towns) A community tool library is a shared collection of practical items—think drills, sanders, ladders, camping stoves,…

What is a “community timebank,” and why is it trending now? A community timebank is a structured way for residents to exchange help using time as the currency: one hour…