by Nina Tafapolsky | Mar 26, 2024 | Replicable Projects
What do you do when your treasured electric toothbrush, space heater, bike, toy robot, or scooter breaks? “At this point, most people feel like their only choice is to throw it away,” says Fixit Clinic founder Peter Mui. With the bold intention of shifting our...
by Nina Tafapolsky | Mar 22, 2024 | Replicable Projects, Resilient Place: Program
Xochi the Dog Cafe stands as a beacon of resilience and community spirit in the heart of East Oakland’s Clinton neighborhood. Founded with the intention of fostering connections and preparedness within the community, this unique establishment has become a...
by Susan Silber | Nov 10, 2023 | Replicable Projects, Resilient Place: Program
About Empathy Circles An Empathy Circle is a structured dialogue process that effectively supports meaningful and constructive dialogue. The basic process can be fairly easily learned in about 15 minutes and it is a lifelong practice to deepen. An Empathy...
by Susan Silber | Apr 12, 2023 | Replicable Projects, Resilient Place: Case Study, Resilient Place: Program
The Boyle Heights Art Conservatory, located in just south of Downtown Los Angeles, has a rich history of collaborative spirit and energy, starting with its original construction as a multicultural gathering place in 1925. Today, as climate change continues to...
by Susan Silber | Apr 11, 2023 | Replicable Projects
Imagine going to a grocery store filled with organic produce grown by local backyard farmers, who share conversations and gardening tips with you. The best part? You pay NOTHING for your produce! This is the vision and idea behind Crop Swaps, happening in many parts...
