Our Open Call Fresh Perspectives is open until 25 August 2026, 16:00 CEST πŸš€ This call supports cross-sector collaboration projects that develop new perspectives on social challenges like climate, housing, polarisation, migration or inequality of opportunity.

One example is Sculpting Our Food Service by Another Provision, in collaboration with food rights organisation Public Food. Through co-design workshops, they investigate what people in the neighbourhood concretely need when it comes to food services. From those insights, they are developing an interaction format for local dialogue: a flexible design that can take the shape of an installation for public gatherings and shared meals, a poster campaign, or a radio and sound component 🍽️

The prototype was recently tested during The Kitchen Table, an event at community canteen Mensa Mensa in Rotterdam-Zuid, where 78 neighbours with dozens of different backgrounds came together around food. People shared what food means to them: family recipes, memories tied to tastes and smells, and honest reflections on what makes eating out feel accessible and welcoming.

In a second phase, the format will be produced and rolled out across different neighbourhoods and contexts to involve more communities and drive lasting change in local food services πŸ’‘

Applications for phase 1 are open from 19 May 2026, 15:00 CEST until 25 August 2026, 16:00 CEST. Read more on our website!

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The Disappearance of the Public Bench

Benches are microcosms of an expansive debate about who belongs in urban public spaces. When they are removed or made uninviting, we lose more than just a place to rest.

Places Journal

Flame-free discussions aren’t about being nice. They’re about designing the right structure.

A short summary of the Idea Catcher System for calm, citizen-led dialogue.

https://medium.com/@n_2055/how-can-we-design-a-flame-free-space-for-discussion-the-idea-catcher-system-summary-68fbf1061350

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Communities with strong relational practices (like weekly circles or sociocracy) report 30–50% fewer internal conflicts over time.
Our project integrates these social technologies as standard architecture β€” as important as solar panels or compost systems.
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Discover how #SoMiParc is shaping a more inclusive future in #Miami. Read about the vision behind the design:
https://www.multihousingnews.com/crafting-a-vision-for-inclusion-at-somi-parc-in-miami/
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https://www.onecommunityglobal.org/open-source-social-media-strategy/

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Fostering belonging and connection through sustainable community design! One Community's eco-village models adapt to diverse environments while maintaining strong social bonds, proving that sustainable living enhances human connection rather than limiting it.

https://onecommunityglobal.org/

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Eco-villages foster belonging and connection by creating spaces where people can authentically relate to each other and the natural world. One Community's designs prioritize community bonds that strengthen both human relationships and environmental stewardship.

https://onecommunityglobal.org/

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Eco-villages foster belonging and connection by creating spaces where people can authentically relate to each other and the natural world. One Community's designs prioritize community bonds that strengthen both human relationships and environmental stewardship.

https://onecommunityglobal.org/

#BelongingAndConnection #EcoVillages #AuthenticRelationships #CommunityBonds #EnvironmentalStewardship #HumanConnection #NaturalWorld #CommunityDesign