**Start where you are** — notice unmet needs close to home and form a circle with others who share direct experience. **Build what you need** — adapt and co‑create localized systems that are built _by_, not _for_, the communities they serve. **Share what you learn** — publish resources and reflections so others can remix and strengthen the civic commons. --- ## Start where you are Begin with the people and places you already know. Sense into the real conditions of your community. Work alongside others with direct experience to offer care and make practical improvements. - **Identify** real conditions and clear needs within your community - **Listen** deeply to lived experiences and map known constraints and assets - **Learn** from existing efforts and align with what’s already working ## Build what you need Moved by a shared need, build upon what exists and create localized solutions. Imagine a world where civic systems are built _by_, not _for_, the communities they serve. - **Decide** whether to contribute to an existing effort or begin something new - **Remix**, adapt, and re‑contextualize open resources to fit local contexts - **Nurture** collectively stewarded efforts that help people work better together ## Share what you learn Maintain cosmo‑local solidarity by sharing your learnings. This preserves local autonomy and specificity while strengthening our global civic commons — allowing the best ideas to rise from lived experience rather than being imposed. - **Capture** reflections and document direct experiences - **Publish** open templates, blueprints, and other resources - **Connect** with peers to exchange lessons and offer mutual support