Rebel Cities

This is how people power wins an election: the story of Ahora Madrid

By: Commons Transition On: December 21, 2016 , , , , 1 Comment
This is how people power wins an election: the story of Ahora Madrid

This is how people power wins an election: the story of Ahora Madrid

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How do you win an election? According to Ahora Madrid’s activist councillors, the key is keeping it real - with real openness and participation.
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Common space for exchange: cities in transition and citizen struggles

By: Commons Transition On: December 20, 2016 , , , , 2 Comments
Common space for exchange: cities in transition and citizen struggles

Common space for exchange: cities in transition and citizen struggles

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How has activism in Spain produced new political platforms that are victorious in municipal elections? These are the stories of the cities in transition.
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The Commons Collaborative Economy explodes in Barcelona

By: Commons Transition On: April 18, 2016 , , , , 3 Comments
The Commons Collaborative Economy explodes in Barcelona

The Commons Collaborative Economy explodes in Barcelona

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In 2016 Barcelona, it is well understood that the “Sharing Economy” is a flawed model, while the Commons Collaborative Economy is a totally different game: An in-depth overview of Procomuns a 3 day event on Policies, Technology and Economies of the Commons.
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Closed in and crowded out: urbanising against the city

By: Commons Transition On: June 30, 2015 , , , , , No Comments
Closed in and crowded out: urbanising against the city

Closed in and crowded out: urbanising against the city

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In the gap between people and increasingly unaccountable institutions beholden to financial interests, citizens are rising up to reclaim the commons.
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