City Spaces
A Vacant Shopfront Can Do More Than Wait for a Tenant
A vacant shopfront temporary use can turn an empty unit into a visible local resource while helping owners and…
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Browse Urban Purpose Guide articles on city spaces, shared resources, reuse, local routes and low-waste habits.
Shared Resources
Tool Library or Shared Workshop: Which Kind of Sharing Fits?
Compare a tool library or shared workshop by workspace, access, transport and storage so you can choose the…
Reuse
How to Reuse an Old Transit Map as a City Keepsake
Reuse an old transit map as a thoughtful city keepsake: choose a format, protect useful details and turn familiar…
Local Routes
One Errand, Several Stops: Build a Route Around What Is Nearby
Plan one errand route around nearby stops and opening times to avoid unnecessary backtracking and make ordinary city…
Low-Waste Habits
The Refill Habit That Starts with a Container Check
A refill habit works better when the container suits its contents, journey and storage place, helping you avoid…
Our point of view
A city has more to offer when we use it thoughtfully
We look for considered ways to work with what is already around us: spaces, objects, routes and shared resources.