Sharing Cities: Activating the Urban Commons

Author: Neal Gorenflo

Editor’s note: showcases over a hundred crowdsourcing and sharing-related case studies from more than 80 cities in 35 countries. It includes everything from civic crowdfunding to participatory budgeting to all manner of cooperative enterprises. It witnesses a growing global movement and serves as a practical reference guide for community-based solutions to urgent challenges faced by cities everywhere.

The book is a call to action meant to inspire readers, raise awareness, and strengthen people-powered movements worldwide. “Sharing Cities” shows that not only is another world possible — but that much of it is already here. Read more