Gatherings
The Invitation Is Part of the Event
A clear invitation to a neighbourhood gathering helps people understand its purpose, practical details and ways to…
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Shared Spaces
Open Room or Booked Slot: Two Ways to Share a Community Space
Open room or booked slot? Compare predictability, flexibility and activity needs to choose a shared-space pattern…
Community Memory
What Local Announcements Leave Behind
Local announcements can become part of community memory. Learn what to preserve, how to record decisions and where…
Participation
The All-Hands Meeting Is Not the Only Way to Involve People
Involve people without an all-hands meeting by bringing different contributions into one clear record, so neighbours…
Local Projects
A First-Time Volunteer Session, Planned in Three Clear Stages
A first-time volunteer session can turn a willing newcomer into a confident helper through a brief orientation, one…