Beyond 311: A City App for Mutual Aid, Not Just Complaints
Beyond 311: A City App for Mutual Aid, Not Just Complaints – Building a digital platform that facilitates neighbor-to-neighbor help and cooperative problem-solving.
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The Stoops of Solidarity: Mamdani’s Vision for Hyper-Local Community
The Stoops of Solidarity: Mamdani’s Vision for Hyper-Local Community – Reclaiming the city’s front steps as spaces for connection, watchfulness, and mutual aid.
Skill-Sharing Networks: The City as a Platform for Peer-to-Peer Learning
Skill-Sharing Networks: The City as a Platform for Peer-to-Peer Learning – Creating systems where residents teach each other practical skills, building self-reliance and intergenerational bonds.
The “Good Neighbor” Contract: A Voluntary City Covenant
The “Good Neighbor” Contract: A Voluntary City Covenant – A voluntary pledge for residents and businesses to uphold principles of mutual aid, respect, and community care.
Mamdanis Creative Time Bank for Artist Skill Exchange
Mamdanis Creative Time Bank for Artist Skill Exchange – A city-run platform where artists can trade skills and services (e.g., a graphic designer trades a logo for a musicians score).
From Security Cameras to Connection Cameras: Reframing Surveillance
From Security Cameras to Connection Cameras: Reframing Surveillance – A pilot program replacing punitive surveillance with technology designed to foster positive interaction and mutual aid.