Tag: New York Times


New York Times showcases emerging collectives in Brooklyn

Posted on September 21, 2010 by

An article in the Fashion & Style section of the Times this week credits urban agriculture, social media and a flourishing arts community as bolstering the trend toward sharing, bartering… Read More


Cooking Co-ops in the NY Times

Posted on June 25, 2010 by

The New York Times did a nice feature on cooking co-ops. A cooking co-op, or dinner swap, is simply an agreement by two or more individuals or households to provide… Read More


NY Times brings attention to emerging collectives in urban centers

Posted on October 9, 2009 by

A recent NY Times article profiles several urban households that are currently forming small collectives. FIC‘s Laird Schaub shares details about the recent surge in community. JOHANNA BRONK wants to… Read More


Community at the Office: Coworking in the New York Times

Posted on February 20, 2008 by

Coworking has hit the mainstream with an article in the New York Times and the San Francisco Chronicle. From the Chronicle: In co-working, a group of freelancers or other solo… Read More


Artists evicted from Brooklyn ‘Commune’

Posted on January 23, 2008 by

While not a commune in the traditional sense, the residents of 475 Kent Avenue in Brooklyn, NY describe their home as a kibbutz or commune. Unfortunately they were all evicted… Read More